How far is Morris, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Morris, AL to Auburn, AL is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
128.46 mi
02h 19m
Flight
109.91 mi
176.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.91 mi
Kilometers
176.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.46 mi
Kilometers
206.73 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, May 23, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Morris
Sun, May 24, 1:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris
2026-05-23T20:59
Arrive Auburn
Sat, May 23, 11:18 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
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morris
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 Morris
64.1 mi
01h 09m
To Auburn
64.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stouts Road

    24 m · 6 sec · Stouts Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morris Majestic Road

    1506 ft · 1 min · Morris Majestic Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mary Buckelew Parkway

    1614 ft · 35 sec · Mary Buckelew Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  16. 16

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

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morris 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
102 mi · 79%
Mary Buckelew Parkway
9.57 mi · 7%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 4%
Montgomery
4.24 mi · 3%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.52 mi · 2%
I 20 East
1.21 mi · 1%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 09m from Morris
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 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?

Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Morris and 64.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Morris and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Morris and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 109.91 mi (176.89 km).

Morris

#1 Morris

Town in Alabama

Population2,182
Coordinates33.7481600, -86.8086000
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Stouts Road (-86.808614, 33.748159)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.31
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.16 $34.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.29 $38.59
Premium $4.63 $20.95 $41.90
Diesel $5.42 $24.53 $49.06

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Morris and Auburn. The current time is 20:59:03.

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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.