How far is Linden, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Linden, AL to Auburn, AL is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.32 mi
02h 44m
Flight
136.71 mi
220.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.71 mi
Kilometers
220.02 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.32 mi
Kilometers
248.35 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM CDT
Return by in Linden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linden
2026-04-22T21:35
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

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

Town

From Linden
81.8 mi
01h 22m
To Auburn
72.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coats Avenue

    10 m · 7 sec · Coats Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2170 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    41.2 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 33%
Edmund Pettus Bridge
48.5 mi · 31%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.94 mi · 2%
Broad Street
1.8 mi · 1%
US 29
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I-85 North

Merge slight left

51 mi · 00h 56m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
136.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Hall
01h 22m from Linden
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Linden 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 Linden to Auburn?

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Linden and 72.5 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Linden and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near White Hall

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

31 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

36 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

65 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linden and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 136.71 mi (220.02 km).

Linden

#1 Linden

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA

Population1,853
Coordinates32.3062500, -87.7980700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Coats Avenue (-87.79807, 32.30625)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.61 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.20
10.88 gal · 41.22 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.60 $41.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.17 $46.34
Premium $4.63 $25.16 $50.32
Diesel $5.42 $29.46 $58.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Linden and Auburn. The current time is 21:35:21.

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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.