How far is Sylacauga, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Sylacauga, AL to Auburn, AL is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.53 mi
01h 06m
Flight
59.29 mi
95.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.29 mi
Kilometers
95.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.53 mi
Kilometers
103.85 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, May 6, 6:24 PM CDT
Return by in Sylacauga
Wed, May 6, 7:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylacauga
2026-05-06T17:17
Arrive Auburn
Wed, May 6, 6:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylacauga
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
Jacksons' Gap
AL

Town

From Sylacauga
32.2 mi
00h 33m
To Auburn
32.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    106 m · 31 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    87 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    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 Sylacauga 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
58.3 mi · 90%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 7%
North Broadway Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
West 4th Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Rockford Highway

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksons' Gap
00h 33m from Sylacauga
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sylacauga and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Jacksons' Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Sylacauga and 32.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sylacauga and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksons' Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksons' Gap, 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 Jacksons' Gap.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

79 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

116 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylacauga and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 59.29 mi (95.41 km).

Sylacauga

#1 Sylacauga

City in Alabama, United States

Population11,939
Coordinates33.1731700, -86.2516400
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: West 4th Street (-86.251644, 33.172745)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.71 $19.42
Premium $4.63 $10.55 $21.09
Diesel $5.42 $12.35 $24.69

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sylacauga and Auburn. The current time is 17:17:45.

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.