How far is Centre, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Centre, AL to Auburn, AL is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.46 mi
02h 30m
Flight
107.17 mi
172.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.17 mi
Kilometers
172.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.46 mi
Kilometers
206.73 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Mon, Jun 1, 11:48 AM CDT
Return by in Centre
Mon, Jun 1, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centre
2026-06-01T09:17
Arrive Auburn
Mon, Jun 1, 11:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centre
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Wedowee
AL

Town in Alabama

From Centre
64.1 mi
01h 15m
To Auburn
64.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Bluff Road

    96 m · 6 sec · Cedar Bluff Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    33 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North River Street

    125 m · 15 sec · North River Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Piedmont Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 9

    14.7 mi · 26 min · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    567 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Route 9

    20.6 mi · 29 min · State Route 9

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 431 South

    2001 ft · 31 sec · Old US Highway 431 South

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    44.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2240 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centre 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
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 431 South
71.9 mi · 56%
State Route 9
35.5 mi · 28%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 4%
Piedmont Highway
1.43 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.4 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.66 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wedowee
01h 15m from Centre
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centre and Partly Sunny then Chance 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 Centre to Auburn?

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 64.1 miles from Centre and 64.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centre and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Centre and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 107.17 mi (172.47 km).

Centre

#1 Centre

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,616
Coordinates34.1520400, -85.6788500
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Bluff Road (-85.678876, 34.152048)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.31
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.16 $34.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.29 $38.59
Premium $4.63 $20.95 $41.90
Diesel $5.42 $24.53 $49.06

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Centre and Auburn. The current time is 09:17:41.

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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.