How far is Marion, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Marion, AL to Auburn, AL is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
133.27 mi
02h 19m
Flight
106.99 mi
172.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.99 mi
Kilometers
172.19 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.27 mi
Kilometers
214.48 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Lowndesboro
AL

Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America

From Marion
67.6 mi
01h 09m
To Auburn
65.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    730 ft · 31 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Martin Luther King Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 14

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 14

  4. 4

    Turn right

    20.4 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Highland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Highland Avenue

  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 Marion 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 39%
Edmund Pettus Bridge
48.5 mi · 36%
Highway 14
4.41 mi · 3%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Parkway
2.29 mi · 2%
West Highland Avenue
2.11 mi · 2%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
107 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowndesboro
01h 09m from Marion
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marion 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 Marion to Auburn?

The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Lowndesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Marion and 65.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lowndesboro

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

27 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

41 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

77 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 106.99 mi (172.19 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

County seat of Perry County, Alabama

Population3,049
Coordinates32.6323500, -87.3191700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Green Street (-87.319182, 32.63243)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.8 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.4 gal · 35.6 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.80 $35.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.02 $40.03
Premium $4.63 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $5.42 $25.45 $50.90

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 Marion and Auburn. The current time is 21:13:43.

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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.