How far is Boaz, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Boaz, AL to Auburn, AL is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.85 mi
02h 43m
Flight
116.81 mi
187.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.81 mi
Kilometers
187.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.85 mi
Kilometers
233.12 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, May 2, 10:39 PM CDT
Return by in Boaz
Sun, May 3, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boaz
2026-05-02T19:56
Arrive Auburn
Sat, May 2, 10:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boaz
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mignon
AL

Census designated place

From Boaz
72.5 mi
01h 21m
To Auburn
72.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boaz and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boaz and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on College Avenue

    72 m · 11 sec · College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bel Air Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Bel Air Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    760 ft · 20 sec · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Florida Short Route

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Florida Short Route

  6. 6

    Turn right

    46.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boaz and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
58.3 mi · 40%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 16%
Florida Short Route
11.7 mi · 8%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 3%
North Broad Street
0.14 mi
College Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Rockford Highway

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mignon
01h 21m from Boaz
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boaz and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boaz to Auburn?

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Mignon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Boaz and 72.3 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boaz and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boaz and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 116.81 mi (187.99 km).

Boaz

#1 Boaz

City in Alabama, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates34.2006500, -86.1663700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: College Avenue (-86.166374, 34.200712)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.35 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.70
10.22 gal · 38.7 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.35 $38.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.76 $43.53
Premium $4.63 $23.63 $47.27
Diesel $5.42 $27.67 $55.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Boaz and Auburn. The current time is 19:56:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.