How far is Mount Vernon, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, AL to Auburn, AL is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.38 mi
03h 24m
Flight
182.17 mi
293.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.17 mi
Kilometers
293.18 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.38 mi
Kilometers
357.88 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 8:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-05-31T01:42
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 31, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Mount Vernon
111.1 mi
01h 42m
To Auburn
111.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Military Road

    1526 ft · 42 sec · Military Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

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

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Military Road
152 mi · 68%
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 23%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 2%
US 29
0.17 mi
AL 147 North
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Military Road

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
182.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
01h 42m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Vernon and 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 Mount Vernon to Auburn?

The road trip is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Mount Vernon and 111.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.73 one way or $59.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Vernon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

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Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
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Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 182.17 mi (293.18 km).

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#1 Mount Vernon

Town in Mobile County, Alabama

Population1,518
Coordinates31.0851800, -88.0133300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Military Road (-88.013611, 31.085519)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.7 L · about $29.73
Round trip
$59.46
15.7 gal · 59.4 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.73 $59.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.43 $66.87
Premium $4.63 $36.31 $72.61
Diesel $5.42 $42.51 $85.02

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Auburn. The current time is 01:42:38.

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.