How far is Taylor, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Taylor, AL to Auburn, AL is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
125.78 mi
02h 23m
Flight
99.84 mi
160.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.84 mi
Kilometers
160.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.78 mi
Kilometers
202.43 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, May 1, 8:45 PM CDT
Return by in Taylor
Fri, May 1, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-05-01T18:22
Arrive Auburn
Fri, May 1, 8:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
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
Eufaula
AL

City in Alabama

From Taylor
63 mi
01h 11m
To Auburn
62.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Road

    3 m · 8 sec · Taylor Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    27 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hartford Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Hartford Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ross Clark Circle

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Ross Clark Circle

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Reeves Street

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Reeves Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1403 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    32.4 mi · 40 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2852 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Marvyn Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Marvyn Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Opelika

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Auburn, Opelika

    87 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Bent Creek Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Glenn Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Gay Street

    112 m · 19 sec · North Gay Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    87 m · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reeves Street
48.9 mi · 39%
North Eufaula Avenue
32.4 mi · 26%
Ross Clark Circle
5.28 mi · 4%
Marvyn Parkway
4.74 mi · 4%
East Glenn Avenue
3.36 mi · 3%
Hartford Highway
3.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Eufaula Avenue

Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

32.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
01h 11m from Taylor
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Taylor and 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 Taylor to Auburn?

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Taylor and 62.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Taylor and Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 99.84 mi (160.68 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

Town in Alabama, United States

Population2,440
Coordinates31.1649000, -85.4682700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor Road (-85.468353, 31.164994)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.8 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.63
8.88 gal · 33.6 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.81 $33.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.63 $20.54 $41.07
Diesel $5.42 $24.04 $48.09

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Auburn. The current time is 18:22:51.

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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.