How far is Elberta, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Elberta, AL to Auburn, AL is about 230 miles (370.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.96 mi
03h 47m
Flight
196.36 mi
316.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.36 mi
Kilometers
316.01 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.96 mi
Kilometers
370.09 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Elberta
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elberta
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elberta
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Elberta
114.9 mi
01h 53m
To Auburn
115.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Elberta and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 87

    12.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 87

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 87

    8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 87

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Pensacola Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Pensacola Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Barrineau Park Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Barrineau Park Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    112.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
121 mi · 53%
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 22%
County Road 87
21.5 mi · 9%
Barrineau Park Road
11.4 mi · 5%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 2%
Old Pensacola Road
3.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
01h 53m from Elberta
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elberta and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230 miles (370.1 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from Elberta and 115.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.75 one way or $61.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elberta and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 196.36 mi (316.01 km).

Elberta

#1 Elberta

Town of the United States

Population1,753
Coordinates30.4143600, -87.5977600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: State Avenue (-87.59776, 30.414318)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.72 L · about $30.75
Round trip
$61.50
16.24 gal · 61.44 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.75 $61.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.58 $69.17
Premium $4.63 $37.56 $75.11
Diesel $5.42 $43.97 $87.94

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 Elberta and Auburn. The current time is 02:15:47.

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.