How far is Oxford, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Oxford, AL to Auburn, AL is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
92.47 mi
01h 51m
Flight
72.36 mi
116.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.36 mi
Kilometers
116.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.47 mi
Kilometers
148.81 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Wed, Apr 15, 10:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-15T18:29
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Roanoke
AL

City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States

From Oxford
46.2 mi
00h 55m
To Auburn
46.3 mi
00h 55m

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 Oxford and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Snow Street

    2217 ft · 58 sec · Snow Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Quintard Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Quintard Drive

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    987 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South

    1004 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South

    26.5 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    44.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2240 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 431 South
71.6 mi · 77%
I 20 East
6.35 mi · 7%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 5%
Quintard Drive
0.8 mi · 1%
Snow Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

US 431 South

Continue straight

44.9 mi · 01h 03m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roanoke
00h 55m from Oxford
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Auburn?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Roanoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Oxford and 46.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roanoke

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

70 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

116 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 72.36 mi (116.45 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA

Population21,216
Coordinates33.6142700, -85.8349600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Snow Street (-85.834971, 33.614152)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.69
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.35 $24.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.88 $27.77
Premium $4.63 $15.08 $30.15
Diesel $5.42 $17.65 $35.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Auburn. The current time is 18:29:51.

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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.