How far is Eutaw, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Eutaw, AL to Auburn, AL is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.74 mi
03h 07m
Flight
140.8 mi
226.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.8 mi
Kilometers
226.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.74 mi
Kilometers
279.61 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Eutaw
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eutaw
2026-04-18T16:21
Arrive Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eutaw
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
Benton
AL

Town of the United States

From Eutaw
87.7 mi
01h 33m
To Auburn
86 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Avenue

    45 m · 10 sec · Springfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boligee Street

    828 ft · 23 sec · Boligee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Greensboro Street

    20.6 mi · 29 min · Greensboro Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Street

    875 ft · 26 sec · North Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1222 ft · 43 sec · East Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    28.7 mi · 36 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

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

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South 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 Eutaw 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 30%
Edmund Pettus Bridge
48.5 mi · 28%
Washington Street
28.7 mi · 17%
Greensboro Street
20.6 mi · 12%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 2%
Broad Street
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-85 North

Merge slight left

51 mi · 00h 56m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
140.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
01h 33m from Eutaw
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eutaw and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Eutaw and 86 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eutaw and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

22 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

46 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

59 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eutaw and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 140.8 mi (226.6 km).

Eutaw

#1 Eutaw

City in Alabama

Population2,558
Coordinates32.8405900, -87.8876200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield Avenue (-87.887855, 32.840596)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $23.21
Round trip
$46.43
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.21 $46.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.11 $52.22
Premium $4.63 $28.35 $56.70
Diesel $5.42 $33.19 $66.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Eutaw and Auburn. The current time is 16:21:40.

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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.