How far is Cedar Bluff, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Cedar Bluff, AL to Auburn, AL is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
133.95 mi
02h 37m
Flight
111.5 mi
179.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.5 mi
Kilometers
179.44 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.95 mi
Kilometers
215.57 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Bluff
2026-04-23T07:05
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Bluff
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
Wedowee
AL

Town in Alabama

From Cedar Bluff
66.9 mi
01h 18m
To Auburn
67 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Bluff and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hwy 9

    13 m · 7 sec · Old Hwy 9

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Weiss Lake Drive

    1002 ft · 20 sec · South Weiss Lake Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 9

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Bluff Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Cedar Bluff Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Armory Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Armory Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Piedmont Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 9

    14.7 mi · 26 min · State Route 9

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    567 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Route 9

    20.6 mi · 29 min · State Route 9

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 431 South

    2001 ft · 31 sec · Old US Highway 431 South

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    44.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2240 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 431 South
71.9 mi · 54%
State Route 9
37.9 mi · 28%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 4%
Cedar Bluff Road
2.75 mi · 2%
Piedmont Highway
1.43 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old US Highway 431 South

Continue straight

44.9 mi · 01h 03m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wedowee
01h 18m from Cedar Bluff
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Bluff and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Bluff to Auburn?

The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Wedowee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Cedar Bluff and 67 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Bluff and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Wedowee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wedowee, 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 Wedowee.

RAIL

Anniston

50 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Bluff and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 111.5 mi (179.44 km).

Cedar Bluff

#1 Cedar Bluff

Town of the United States

Population1,829
Coordinates34.2200900, -85.6077400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Hwy 9 (-85.607709, 34.220045)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.89 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.83
9.46 gal · 35.78 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.91 $35.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.15 $40.29
Premium $4.63 $21.88 $43.75
Diesel $5.42 $25.61 $51.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Bluff and Auburn. The current time is 07:05:49.

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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.