How far is La Fayette, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from La Fayette, AL to Auburn, AL is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Town in Waverly, Alabama
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Fayette and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Fayette and Auburn.
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Start on Alabama Avenue East
17 m · 9 sec · Alabama Avenue East
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Turn left onto LaFayette Street South
10.3 mi · 15 min · LaFayette Street South
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Turn sharp right
7.9 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2240 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
23 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Turn left
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 La Fayette 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.
LaFayette Street South
Turn left onto LaFayette Street South
10.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Fayette to Auburn?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from La Fayette and 11.7 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around La Fayette and Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Fayette and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.1 km).
#1 La Fayette
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,870 |
| Coordinates | 32.8998500, -85.4010600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
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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