How far is Munford, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Munford, AL to Auburn, AL is about 89 miles (143.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
89 mi
01h 44m
Flight
69.15 mi
111.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89 mi
Kilometers
143.23 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:38 PM CDT
Return by in Munford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munford
2026-04-15T21:54
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munford
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
Goodwater
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Munford
49 mi
00h 52m
To Auburn
40 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lions Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Lions Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedars Road

    667 ft · 32 sec · Cedars Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    35.6 mi · 43 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Munford 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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cedars Road
57.4 mi · 64%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 5%
Lions Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Cedars Road

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 01h 08m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodwater
00h 52m from Munford
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Munford and Mostly Clear near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89 miles (143.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Goodwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Munford and 40 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goodwater

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

68 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

86 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

105 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munford and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.28 km).

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#1 Munford

Human settlement in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,345
Coordinates33.5298300, -85.9508000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Lions Road (-85.950804, 33.529953)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.89 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.78
6.28 gal · 23.78 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.89 $23.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.37 $26.75
Premium $4.63 $14.52 $29.05
Diesel $5.42 $17.00 $34.01

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Munford and Auburn. The current time is 21:54:22.

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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.