How far is Lipscomb, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Lipscomb, AL to Auburn, AL is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lipscomb and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lipscomb and Auburn.
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Start on Avenue E
86 m · 13 sec · Avenue E
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Continue on Avenue E
561 ft · 26 sec · Avenue E
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Turn right onto 8th Street South
705 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue H
2082 ft · 2 min · Avenue H
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Turn straight onto Avenue K
2935 ft · 1 min · Avenue K
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue Southwest
125 m · 16 sec · Jefferson Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 21st Street Southwest
567 ft · 16 sec · 21st Street Southwest
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Continue on Wenonah Road
2899 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Barbee Street
148 m · 13 sec · Barbee Street
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Continue on Wenonah Alley
959 ft · 26 sec · Wenonah Alley
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Continue on Wenonah Road Southwest
3106 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road Southwest
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Continue on Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest
1261 ft · 38 sec · Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Venice Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Venice Road
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Turn slight left onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road
3116 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wenonah Oxmoor Road
17 m · 2 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road
121 m · 11 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakeshore Parkway
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Continue on West Lakeshore Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lakeshore Parkway
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Continue on Lakeshore Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lakeshore Parkway
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Shades Creek Parkway
3235 ft · 1 min · Shades Creek Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1031 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit straight
84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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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 Lipscomb and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Shades Creek Parkway
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb to Auburn?
The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Lipscomb and 64.6 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lipscomb and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sylacauga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lipscomb and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 100.97 mi (162.49 km).
#1 Lipscomb
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,110 |
| Coordinates | 33.4256600, -86.9266600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.48 | $36.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
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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