How far is Fairfield, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Fairfield, AL to Auburn, AL is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
147.46 mi
02h 24m
Flight
116.05 mi
186.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.05 mi
Kilometers
186.77 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.46 mi
Kilometers
237.32 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 4:39 AM CDT
Return by in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 16, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-04-16T02:14
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 4:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
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
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Fairfield
73.7 mi
01h 12m
To Auburn
73.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Judge Smith Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Judge Smith Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Loango Road

    8.5 mi · 20 min · Loango Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ealum Mill Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Ealum Mill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 107

    62 m · 11 sec · County Road 107

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 82

    1705 ft · 54 sec · County Road 82

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Mobile Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mobile Road
66.1 mi · 45%
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 35%
Loango Road
8.46 mi · 6%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 3%
Ealum Mill Road
2.32 mi · 2%
Judge Smith Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mobile Road

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 01m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
01h 12m from Fairfield
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairfield and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Fairfield and 73.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Fairfield and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 116.05 mi (186.77 km).

Fairfield

#1 Fairfield

City in Alabama, United States

Population10,457
Coordinates31.2518400, -86.6455200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 7 (-86.645595, 31.2518)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.7 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.38
10.4 gal · 39.4 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.69 $39.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.15 $44.29
Premium $4.63 $24.05 $48.10
Diesel $5.42 $28.16 $56.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Auburn. The current time is 02:14:23.

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.