How far is Lanett, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Lanett, AL to Auburn, AL is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.84 mi
00h 32m
Flight
24.59 mi
39.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.59 mi
Kilometers
39.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.84 mi
Kilometers
44.81 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 4:04 PM CDT
Return by in Lanett
Wed, Apr 15, 4:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lanett
2026-04-15T15:32
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 4:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lanett
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cusseta
AL

City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States

From Lanett
13.9 mi
00h 16m
To Auburn
14 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lanier Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · North Lanier Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Lanier Avenue

    119 m · 22 sec · North Lanier Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    1034 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street South

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Gilmer Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Gilmer Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Broad Avenue

    2938 ft · 50 sec · Broad Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I-85 South: Montgomery

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.7 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Opelika

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Auburn, Opelika

    87 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Bent Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Glenn Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Gay Street

    112 m · 19 sec · North Gay Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    87 m · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
22.4 mi · 80%
East Glenn Avenue
3.36 mi · 12%
South Gilmer Avenue
0.83 mi · 3%
Broad Avenue
0.56 mi · 2%
Bent Creek Road
0.22 mi · 1%
2nd Street South
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-85 South

Merge slight left

21.7 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cusseta
00h 16m from Lanett
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lanett and Mostly Clear near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Cusseta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Lanett and 14 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lanett and Mostly Clear near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Cusseta

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

108 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

108 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lanett and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 24.59 mi (39.57 km).

Lanett

#1 Lanett

City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States

Population6,054
Coordinates32.8687400, -85.1905000
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lanier Avenue (-85.190562, 32.868783)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.71 $7.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.17 $8.35
Premium $4.63 $4.53 $9.07
Diesel $5.42 $5.31 $10.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lanett and Auburn. The current time is 15:32:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.