How far is Jasper, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Jasper, AL to Auburn, AL is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
150.48 mi
02h 36m
Flight
133.81 mi
215.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.81 mi
Kilometers
215.35 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.48 mi
Kilometers
242.18 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 3, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 10:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-05-03T05:25
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 3, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
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
Childersburg
AL

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

From Jasper
75.2 mi
01h 18m
To Auburn
75.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    13 m · 6 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 20th Street West

    1919 ft · 57 sec · 20th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1824 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jasper and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
102 mi · 68%
20th Street West
33.8 mi · 22%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 3%
I 65 South
3.96 mi · 3%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.52 mi · 2%
I 20 East
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 280 East

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Childersburg
01h 18m from Jasper
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jasper and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Childersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Jasper and 75.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.11 one way or $40.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jasper and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Childersburg

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

64 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

84 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

106 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 133.81 mi (215.35 km).

Jasper

#1 Jasper

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population13,278
Coordinates33.8312200, -87.2775100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue (-87.27746, 33.831221)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.1 L · about $20.11
Round trip
$40.22
10.62 gal · 40.2 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.11 $40.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.62 $45.23
Premium $4.63 $24.56 $49.12
Diesel $5.42 $28.75 $57.51

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jasper and Auburn. The current time is 05:25:41.

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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.