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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North 3rd Avenue
19 m · 5 sec · North 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Mill Street
73 m · 6 sec · Mill Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
15.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle
3.8 mi · 5 min · Boll Weevil Circle
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Turn right onto Neal Metcalf Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road
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Continue on Neil Metcalf Road
22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road
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Turn slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
3183 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
859 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Taylor Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn
906 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn
67 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South College Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street
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Turn right
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 Hartford and Auburn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matthews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 104.92 mi (168.86 km).
#1 Hartford
City in Alabama
| Population | 2,591 |
| Coordinates | 31.1024000, -85.6968800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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