How far is Montevallo, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Montevallo, AL to Auburn, AL is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
120.6 mi
01h 56m
Flight
87.16 mi
140.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.16 mi
Kilometers
140.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.6 mi
Kilometers
194.09 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 5, 5:42 AM CDT
Return by in Montevallo
Tue, May 5, 7:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montevallo
2026-05-05T03:45
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 5, 5:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montevallo
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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Montevallo
60.3 mi
00h 58m
To Auburn
60.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Valley Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Middle Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    845 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 16th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montevallo 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
16th Avenue
57.8 mi · 48%
I 85 North
51.4 mi · 43%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 3%
Middle Street
0.61 mi · 1%
US 29
0.17 mi
I-85 North
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

16th Avenue

Merge slight left

56.7 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
00h 58m from Montevallo
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montevallo 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 Montevallo to Auburn?

The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Montevallo and 60.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montevallo and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 87.16 mi (140.27 km).

Montevallo

#1 Montevallo

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population7,098
Coordinates33.1006700, -86.8641600
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Street (-86.864269, 33.100787)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.11 L · about $16.13
Round trip
$32.27
8.52 gal · 32.22 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.13 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.14 $36.29
Premium $4.63 $19.70 $39.41
Diesel $5.42 $23.07 $46.14

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Montevallo and Auburn. The current time is 03:45:13.

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.