How far is Midfield, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Midfield, AL to Auburn, AL is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
119.06 mi
02h 11m
Flight
101.51 mi
163.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.51 mi
Kilometers
163.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.06 mi
Kilometers
191.61 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midfield
2026-04-19T02:19
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midfield
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
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Midfield
58.6 mi
01h 05m
To Auburn
60.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on By Williams Sr Drive

    1049 ft · 25 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bessemer Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Bessemer Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Avenue West

    4 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 31 South, US 280 East

    991 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midfield and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
102 mi · 86%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 4%
3rd Avenue West
3.98 mi · 3%
Bessemer Road
3.91 mi · 3%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.26 mi · 2%
By Williams Sr Drive
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

US 280 East

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.

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 05m from Midfield
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 58.6 miles from Midfield and 60.5 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midfield and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 101.51 mi (163.37 km).

Midfield

#1 Midfield

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population4,955
Coordinates33.4615000, -86.9088800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: By Williams Sr Drive (-86.908835, 33.461542)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.81
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.91 $31.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.63 $19.43 $38.85
Diesel $5.42 $22.74 $45.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Midfield and Auburn. The current time is 02:19:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.