How far is Butler, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Butler, AL to Auburn, AL is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (263.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butler and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler and Auburn.
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Start on West Pushmataha Street
13.5 mi · 20 min · West Pushmataha Street
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Turn left
37 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
19.3 mi · 29 min
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Continue on South Main Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn right
41.2 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge
34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1836 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn
906 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn
67 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South College Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street
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Turn right
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butler and Auburn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I-85 North
Merge slight left
51 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Butler and Clear near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butler to Auburn?
The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Butler and 89.9 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164 miles (263.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Butler and Clear near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Selma
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 Selma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 163.99 mi (263.91 km).
#1 Butler
Town in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 32.0895900, -88.2219700 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.36 | $56.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.80 | $61.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.06 | $72.13 |
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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