How far is Headland, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Headland, AL to Auburn, AL is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
109.17 mi
02h 00m
Flight
87.34 mi
140.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.34 mi
Kilometers
140.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.17 mi
Kilometers
175.7 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 1:17 AM CDT
Return by in Headland
Thu, Apr 30, 3:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Headland
2026-04-29T23:17
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 1:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Headland
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
Eufaula
AL

City in Alabama

From Headland
54.6 mi
01h 00m
To Auburn
54.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    74 m · 10 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    32.4 mi · 40 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2852 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Marvyn Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Marvyn Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Opelika

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Auburn, Opelika

    87 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Bent Creek Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Glenn Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Gay Street

    112 m · 19 sec · North Gay Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    87 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Headland 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eufaula Avenue
32.4 mi · 30%
Main Street
21.8 mi · 20%
Marvyn Parkway
4.74 mi · 4%
East Glenn Avenue
3.36 mi · 3%
Bent Creek Road
0.22 mi
North Gay Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

North Eufaula Avenue

Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

32.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
01h 00m from Headland
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Headland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Headland to Auburn?

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Headland and 54.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Headland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Headland and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 87.34 mi (140.56 km).

Headland

#1 Headland

City in Alabama, United States

Population4,748
Coordinates31.3512800, -85.3421600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-85.342135, 31.351477)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.58 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.16
7.7 gal · 29.16 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.58 $29.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.40 $32.79
Premium $4.63 $17.81 $35.61
Diesel $5.42 $20.85 $41.70

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Headland and Auburn. The current time is 23:17:55.

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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.