How far is Middlebury, IN from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Middlebury, IN to Auburn, AL is about 742.4 miles (1194.7 km), with a travel time of about 14h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 626.5 miles (1008.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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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 14h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middlebury and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury and Auburn.
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Start on Main Street
5 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2649 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Continue on South Benton Street
74 m · 4 sec · South Benton Street
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Continue on State Road 13
3 mi · 5 min · State Road 13
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 50
2695 ft · 40 sec · County Road 50
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Turn right onto County Road 43
1 mi · 3 min · County Road 43
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Lincolnway South
14.7 mi · 22 min · Lincolnway South
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Turn right onto North Baseline Road
9.1 mi · 14 min · North Baseline Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto River Street
1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street
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Continue on South State Road 9
17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9
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Take the ramp right
30.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
275.2 mi · 5 hr
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop
1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
1973 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
182.6 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
17.7 mi · 25 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 Middlebury and Auburn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Southport Road
Merge slight left
275 mi · 05h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Middlebury 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 Middlebury to Auburn?
The road trip is about 742.4 miles (1194.7 km) and usually takes 14h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 371.5 miles from Middlebury and 370.8 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 626.5 miles (1008.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $97.36 one way or $194.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 232.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Middlebury and Auburn, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Middlebury and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
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 Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 626.48 mi (1008.23 km).
#1 Middlebury
Township in Elkhart County, Indiana
| Population | 3,562 |
| Coordinates | 41.6753300, -85.7061000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.72 | $97.36 | $194.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $113.26 | $226.53 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $126.97 | $253.93 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $175.85 | $351.71 |
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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