How far is Piedmont, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Piedmont, AL to Auburn, AL is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 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.
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
110.86 mi
02h 09m
Flight
91.15 mi
146.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.15 mi
Kilometers
146.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.86 mi
Kilometers
178.41 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, May 30, 1:35 PM CDT
Return by in Piedmont
Sat, May 30, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piedmont
2026-05-30T11:26
Arrive Auburn
Sat, May 30, 1:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piedmont
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
Wedowee
AL

Town in Alabama

From Piedmont
55.4 mi
01h 04m
To Auburn
55.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue North

    18 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

    709 ft · 35 sec · Southern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Route 9

    20.6 mi · 29 min · State Route 9

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 431 South

    2001 ft · 31 sec · Old US Highway 431 South

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    44.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2240 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piedmont 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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 431 South
71.9 mi · 65%
State Route 9
20.6 mi · 19%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Southern Boulevard
0.13 mi
Center Avenue North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Old US Highway 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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wedowee
01h 04m from Piedmont
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 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?

Wedowee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Piedmont and 55.5 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 $14.81 one way or $29.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Wedowee

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

50 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 91.15 mi (146.69 km).

Piedmont

#1 Piedmont

City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.

Population4,470
Coordinates33.9245500, -85.6113500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Avenue North (-85.61135, 33.92455)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.81 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.61
7.82 gal · 29.62 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.81 $29.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.65 $33.31
Premium $4.63 $18.08 $36.17
Diesel $5.42 $21.17 $42.35

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Piedmont and Auburn. The current time is 11:26:02.

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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.