How far is Gordo, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Gordo, AL to Auburn, AL is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gordo and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gordo and Auburn.
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Start on 1st Avenue East
35 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1319 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
985 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
772 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.1 mi · 20 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 280 East: Childersburg
2963 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto United States Highway 280
12.6 mi · 18 min · United States Highway 280
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Take the exit straight
84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
23 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Turn left
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 Gordo and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
United States Highway 280
Take the exit straight
84.1 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gordo and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gordo to Auburn?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Westover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Gordo and 90 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 $24.16 one way or $48.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gordo and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Westover
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 Westover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gordo and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 148.73 mi (239.35 km).
#1 Gordo
Town in Pickens County, Alabama
| Population | 1,594 |
| Coordinates | 33.3201200, -87.9028000 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.16 | $48.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.55 | $69.10 |
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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