How far is Florala, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Florala, AL to Auburn, AL is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
151.66 mi
02h 44m
Flight
121.52 mi
195.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.52 mi
Kilometers
195.57 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.66 mi
Kilometers
244.07 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 5, 8:00 AM CDT
Return by in Florala
Tue, May 5, 10:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florala
2026-05-05T05:16
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 5, 8:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

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

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Florala
78.2 mi
01h 22m
To Auburn
73.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wall Street

    30 m · 12 sec · Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto 5th Avenue

    784 ft · 22 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    17.7 mi · 25 min · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Neal Grantham Drive

    19.8 mi · 35 min · Neal Grantham Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto AL 167 South: Enterprise

    5 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 167 South: Enterprise

    541 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    32.7 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Taylor Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florala 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 East
42.2 mi · 28%
AL 167 South
39.3 mi · 26%
6th Street
32 mi · 21%
Neal Grantham Drive
19.8 mi · 13%
Taylor Road
4.79 mi · 3%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-85 East

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 45m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 22m from Florala
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florala 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 Florala to Auburn?

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Florala and 73.5 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florala and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 121.52 mi (195.57 km).

Florala

#1 Florala

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population1,891
Coordinates31.0051800, -86.3280000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Wall Street (-86.328002, 31.005161)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.26 L · about $20.26
Round trip
$40.52
10.7 gal · 40.52 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.26 $40.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.79 $45.57
Premium $4.63 $24.74 $49.49
Diesel $5.42 $28.97 $57.94

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Florala and Auburn. The current time is 05:16:11.

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.