How far is Inverness, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Inverness, AL to Auburn, AL is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 01h 06m.
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.
City in Macon County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inverness and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inverness and Auburn.
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Start on Bullock County 28
33 m · 6 sec · Bullock County 28
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Turn left onto Bullock County 14
1.9 mi · 5 min · Bullock County 14
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Turn right
9.3 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baskin Street
12 m · 3 sec · Baskin Street
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Continue on Baskin Street
1482 ft · 35 sec · Baskin Street
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Turn slight right
1780 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
19.5 mi · 29 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Martin Luther King Highway
51 m · 11 sec · East Martin Luther King Highway
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Turn left onto Eastside Street
109 m · 12 sec · Eastside Street
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Turn left onto East Northside Street
51 m · 5 sec · East Northside Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2212 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
769 ft · 15 sec · East Water Street
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Turn straight onto Wright Street
1480 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street
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Turn left onto Crawford Street
1000 ft · 20 sec · Crawford Street
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right
968 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 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 Inverness and Auburn.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
19.5 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Inverness 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 Inverness to Auburn?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Tuskegee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Inverness and 25.4 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Inverness and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Tuskegee
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 Tuskegee.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inverness and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 43.93 mi (70.7 km).
#1 Inverness
Inverness is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0148800, -85.7460600 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.69 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $10.75 | $21.51 |
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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