How far is Elmore, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Elmore, AL to Auburn, AL is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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.
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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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmore and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmore and Auburn.
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Start on the route
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Coosa River Parkway
18.3 mi · 27 min · Coosa River Parkway
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Continue on Gilmer Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Gilmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Barnett Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Barnett Boulevard
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Continue on Central Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
134 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Notasulga Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Notasulga Road
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Continue on Tallapoosa Street
8.5 mi · 12 min · Tallapoosa Street
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Continue on Auburn Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Auburn Avenue
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Continue on Auburn Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Stage Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Stage Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
5.4 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto North Donahue Drive
651 ft · 20 sec · North Donahue Drive
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Turn left onto West Glenn Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · West Glenn Avenue
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Turn left onto North College Street
80 m · 10 sec · North College Street
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Turn right
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmore and Auburn.
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.
Coosa River Parkway
Turn left onto Coosa River Parkway
18.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elmore and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmore to Auburn?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Tallassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Elmore and 27.8 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmore and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Tallassee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tallassee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmore and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 48.82 mi (78.57 km).
#1 Elmore
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,352 |
| Coordinates | 32.5387400, -86.3149700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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