How far is Auburn, AL from Wetumpka, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Wetumpka, AL is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Wetumpka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Wetumpka.
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Start on the route
89 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street
80 m · 13 sec · North College Street
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Turn right onto West Glenn Avenue
2638 ft · 58 sec · West Glenn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Donahue Drive
651 ft · 21 sec · North Donahue Drive
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
5.4 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Stage Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Stage Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Auburn Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Auburn Avenue
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Turn right onto Tallapoosa Street
8.5 mi · 12 min · Tallapoosa Street
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Continue on Notasulga Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Notasulga Road
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Continue on Main Street
134 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Central Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Boulevard
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Continue on Barnett Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Barnett Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jordan Avenue
46 m · 3 sec · Jordan Avenue
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Continue on Gilmer Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · Gilmer Avenue
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Continue on Tallassee Highway
15.5 mi · 23 min · Tallassee Highway
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Ready Street
869 ft · 40 sec · Ready Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
783 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
2035 ft · 43 sec · East Bridge Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1620 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Wetumpka.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tallassee Highway
Continue on Tallassee Highway
15.5 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Wetumpka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Wetumpka?
The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tallassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Auburn and 24.7 miles from Wetumpka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Wetumpka.
Stop Ideas Near Tallassee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tallassee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Wetumpka. Straight-line distance: 42.81 mi (68.9 km).
#1 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wetumpka
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 8,431 |
| Coordinates | 32.5437400, -86.2119100 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wetumpka (-86.21191, 32.54374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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