How far is Eclectic, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Eclectic, AL to Auburn, AL is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
39.8 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.27 mi
51.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.8 mi
Kilometers
64.05 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in Eclectic
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eclectic
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eclectic
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
Franklin
AL

Town in Macon County, Alabama, United States

From Eclectic
20.3 mi
00h 26m
To Auburn
19.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Eclectic and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    70 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chana Creek Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Chana Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kent Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Kent Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gilmer Avenue

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Gilmer Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Barnett Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Barnett Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    134 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Notasulga Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Notasulga Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Tallapoosa Street

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Tallapoosa Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Auburn Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Auburn Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Auburn Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Stage Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Stage Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Donahue Drive

    651 ft · 20 sec · North Donahue Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Glenn Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · West Glenn Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North College Street

    80 m · 10 sec · North 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 Eclectic and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tallapoosa Street
8.51 mi · 21%
Martin Luther King Drive
5.4 mi · 14%
Notasulga Road
4.82 mi · 12%
Chana Creek Road
4.07 mi · 10%
Auburn Road
3.89 mi · 10%
Gilmer Avenue
3.59 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Tallapoosa Street

Continue on Tallapoosa Street

8.51 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 26m from Eclectic
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eclectic and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Eclectic and 19.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eclectic and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

52 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

115 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eclectic and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 32.27 mi (51.93 km).

Eclectic

#1 Eclectic

Town of the United States

Population1,008
Coordinates32.6354100, -86.0344100
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-86.0339, 32.635405)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.34
Round trip
$10.68
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.34 $10.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.01 $12.01
Premium $4.63 $6.52 $13.04
Diesel $5.42 $7.64 $15.27

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 Eclectic and Auburn. The current time is 03:14:10.

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.