How far is Frisco City, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Frisco City, AL to Auburn, AL is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
159.91 mi
02h 34m
Flight
138.8 mi
223.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.8 mi
Kilometers
223.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.91 mi
Kilometers
257.35 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco City
2026-04-19T04:02
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco City
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
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Frisco City
79.9 mi
01h 17m
To Auburn
80 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco City and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Snyder Avenue

    14 m · 8 sec · Snyder Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bowden Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Bowden Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

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

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco City 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bowden Street
82 mi · 51%
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 32%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 3%
US 29
0.17 mi
AL 147 North
0.04 mi
Snyder Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Bowden Street

Merge slight left

77.6 mi · 01h 24m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
138.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
01h 17m from Frisco City
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frisco City to Auburn?

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Frisco City and 80 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.36 one way or $42.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
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Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco City and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 138.8 mi (223.37 km).

Frisco City

#1 Frisco City

City in Monroe County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,123
Coordinates31.4335000, -87.4013800
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Live Oak Street (-87.401432, 31.43353)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $21.36
Round trip
$42.72
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.36 $42.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.02 $48.04
Premium $4.63 $26.08 $52.17
Diesel $5.42 $30.54 $61.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco City and Auburn. The current time is 04:02:45.

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.