How far is Brent, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Brent, AL to Auburn, AL is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.48 mi
02h 12m
Flight
100.41 mi
161.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.41 mi
Kilometers
161.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.48 mi
Kilometers
201.94 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 30, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-29T23:26
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Brent
63.8 mi
01h 06m
To Auburn
61.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    145 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Birmingham Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Cobbs Ford Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham Road
61.9 mi · 49%
I 85 North
51.4 mi · 41%
Cobbs Ford Road
8.42 mi · 7%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham Road

Merge slight left

59.7 mi · 01h 21m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 06m from Brent
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent 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 Brent to Auburn?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Brent and 61.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbrook.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 100.41 mi (161.59 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States

Population4,688
Coordinates32.9373500, -87.1647200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.164736, 32.937491)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.55
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.78 $33.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.87 $37.73
Premium $4.63 $20.49 $40.98
Diesel $5.42 $23.99 $47.98

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Brent and Auburn. The current time is 23:26:38.

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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.