How far is Hartford, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Hartford, AL to Auburn, AL is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
127.74 mi
02h 32m
Flight
104.92 mi
168.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.92 mi
Kilometers
168.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.74 mi
Kilometers
205.58 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-18T02:57
Arrive Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Matthews
AL

Town in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA

From Hartford
72 mi
01h 16m
To Auburn
55.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
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 Hartford and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Avenue

    19 m · 5 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    73 m · 6 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    15.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Boll Weevil Circle

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Neal Metcalf Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Neil Metcalf Road

    22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    32.7 mi · 38 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Taylor Road

  16. 16

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Neil Metcalf Road
62 mi · 49%
I-85 East
42.2 mi · 33%
Taylor Road
4.79 mi · 4%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 3%
Boll Weevil Circle
3.84 mi · 3%
Neal Metcalf Road
1.88 mi · 1%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matthews
01h 16m from Hartford
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford 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 Hartford to Auburn?

The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Hartford and 55.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Matthews

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

31 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

97 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 104.92 mi (168.86 km).

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#1 Hartford

City in Alabama

Population2,591
Coordinates31.1024000, -85.6968800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Avenue (-85.696833, 31.1024)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.06 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
9.02 gal · 34.12 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.21 $38.42
Premium $4.63 $20.86 $41.72
Diesel $5.42 $24.42 $48.84

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 Hartford and Auburn. The current time is 02:57:47.

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.