How far is Luverne, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Luverne, AL to Auburn, AL is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Luverne and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luverne and Auburn.
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Start on Forest Avenue
23 m · 10 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on Troy Highway
18.6 mi · 28 min · Troy Highway
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Take the ramp sharp right toward US 231 North: Montgomery
97 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 231 North: Montgomery
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Taylor Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn
906 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn
67 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South College Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street
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Turn right
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 Luverne 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.
I-85 East
Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Luverne and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luverne to Auburn?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Luverne and 50 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Luverne and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Pike Road
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 Pike Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luverne and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 76.86 mi (123.69 km).
#1 Luverne
City in Alabama
| Population | 2,703 |
| Coordinates | 31.7165500, -86.2638500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
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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