How far is Newton, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Newton, AL to Auburn, AL is about 108 miles (173.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Auburn.
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Start on Callaway Street
75 m · 11 sec · Callaway Street
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Turn straight
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left onto South US Highway 231
3.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 231
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 22 min
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
28 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard South
20.6 mi · 31 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard South
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Martin Luther King Highway
51 m · 11 sec · East Martin Luther King Highway
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Turn left onto Eastside Street
109 m · 12 sec · Eastside Street
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Turn left onto East Northside Street
51 m · 5 sec · East Northside Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2212 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
769 ft · 15 sec · East Water Street
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Turn straight onto Wright Street
1480 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street
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Turn left onto Crawford Street
1000 ft · 20 sec · Crawford Street
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right
968 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn
906 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn
67 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South College Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street
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Turn right
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Auburn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
28 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Newton and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Auburn?
The road trip is about 108 miles (173.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Union Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Newton and 53.3 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newton and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Union Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Springs.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 88.37 mi (142.22 km).
#1 Newton
Town in Dale County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,451 |
| Coordinates | 31.3351700, -85.6052100 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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