How far is Centreville, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Centreville, AL to Auburn, AL is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
121.7 mi
02h 08m
Flight
97.83 mi
157.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.83 mi
Kilometers
157.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.7 mi
Kilometers
195.85 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centreville
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centreville
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 Centreville
61.6 mi
01h 04m
To Auburn
60 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    1941 ft · 53 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Cobbs Ford Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centreville 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
51.4 mi · 42%
Cobbs Ford Road
8.42 mi · 7%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 3%
Montgomery Road
2.76 mi · 2%
Walnut Street
0.37 mi
US 29
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

56.1 mi · 01h 17m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
97.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 04m from Centreville
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 61.6 miles from Centreville and 60 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centreville and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Centreville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 97.83 mi (157.45 km).

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#1 Centreville

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States

Population2,559
Coordinates32.9462000, -87.1166900
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-87.117198, 32.945701)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.26 L · about $16.28
Round trip
$32.57
8.6 gal · 32.52 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.28 $32.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.31 $36.63
Premium $4.63 $19.89 $39.78
Diesel $5.42 $23.28 $46.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centreville and Auburn. The current time is 01:06:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.