How far is Ladonia, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Ladonia, AL to Auburn, AL is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ladonia and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladonia and Auburn.
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Start on Crawford Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Crawford Road
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Opelika
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Auburn, Opelika
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road
1172 ft · 39 sec · Bent Creek Road
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Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Glenn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Gay Street
112 m · 19 sec · North Gay Street
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Turn left
87 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 Ladonia 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.
Crawford Road
Continue straight
20.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Ladonia and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladonia to Auburn?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Smiths Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Ladonia and 11.7 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.90 one way or $7.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ladonia and Auburn, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladonia and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Smiths Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladonia and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 25.36 mi (40.82 km).
#1 Ladonia
Census designated place
| Population | 3,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.4682000, -85.0791000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.58 | $11.15 |
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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