How far is Midland City, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Midland City, AL to Auburn, AL is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
112.19 mi
02h 13m
Flight
89.19 mi
143.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.19 mi
Kilometers
143.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.19 mi
Kilometers
180.56 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland City
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midland City
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
Banks
AL

Town in Pike County, Alabama, USA

From Midland City
57.1 mi
01h 06m
To Auburn
55.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midland City and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Kelly Avenue

    532 ft · 20 sec · Kelly Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3270 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1469 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    28 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard South

    20.6 mi · 31 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard South

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Martin Luther King Highway

    51 m · 11 sec · East Martin Luther King Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Eastside Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Eastside Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Northside Street

    51 m · 5 sec · East Northside Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2212 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    769 ft · 15 sec · East Water Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Wright Street

    1480 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Crawford Street

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Crawford Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    968 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    89 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 Midland City 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Boulevard South
20.6 mi · 18%
3rd Street
19.2 mi · 17%
Crawford Street
15.2 mi · 14%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.55 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

28 mi · 00h 42m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Banks
01h 06m from Midland City
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midland City 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 Midland City to Auburn?

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Midland City and 55.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.00 one way or $29.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Banks

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

73 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midland City and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 89.19 mi (143.54 km).

Midland City

#1 Midland City

Town in Alabama

Population2,377
Coordinates31.3190600, -85.4938200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Kelly Avenue (-85.493826, 31.319076)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.99 L · about $15.00
Round trip
$29.99
7.92 gal · 29.98 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.00 $29.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.87 $33.73
Premium $4.63 $18.32 $36.63
Diesel $5.42 $21.44 $42.89

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 Midland City and Auburn. The current time is 22:37:15.

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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.