How far is Malvern, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Malvern, AL to Auburn, AL is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.82 mi
02h 25m
Flight
101.63 mi
163.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.63 mi
Kilometers
163.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.82 mi
Kilometers
207.31 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, May 23, 1:08 PM CDT
Return by in Malvern
Sat, May 23, 3:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malvern
2026-05-23T10:42
Arrive Auburn
Sat, May 23, 1:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malvern
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
Eufaula
AL

City in Alabama

From Malvern
64.5 mi
01h 12m
To Auburn
64.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    16 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East White Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East White Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hartford Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hartford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ross Clark Circle

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Ross Clark Circle

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Reeves Street

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Reeves Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1403 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    32.4 mi · 40 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2852 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marvyn Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Marvyn Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Opelika

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Auburn, Opelika

    87 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Bent Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Glenn Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Gay Street

    112 m · 19 sec · North Gay Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    87 m · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malvern 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reeves Street
48.9 mi · 38%
North Eufaula Avenue
32.4 mi · 25%
Hartford Highway
5.93 mi · 5%
Ross Clark Circle
5.28 mi · 4%
Marvyn Parkway
4.74 mi · 4%
East Glenn Avenue
3.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Eufaula Avenue

Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

32.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
01h 12m from Malvern
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Malvern and 64.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Malvern and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 101.63 mi (163.55 km).

Malvern

#1 Malvern

Town in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

Population1,462
Coordinates31.1393400, -85.5191000
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.519203, 31.139343)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.21 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
9.1 gal · 34.42 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.38 $38.76
Premium $4.63 $21.04 $42.09
Diesel $5.42 $24.64 $49.28

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Malvern and Auburn. The current time is 10:42:59.

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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.