How far is Town Creek, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Town Creek, AL to Auburn, AL is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.81 mi
03h 36m
Flight
180.95 mi
291.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.95 mi
Kilometers
291.21 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.81 mi
Kilometers
339.27 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM CDT
Return by in Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 6:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Town Creek
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Town Creek
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Homewood
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Town Creek
105.3 mi
01h 48m
To Auburn
105.5 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Town Creek and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Joe Wheeler Highway

    17 m · 5 sec · Joe Wheeler Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto University of North Alabama Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Town Creek 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
102 mi · 48%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 21%
University of North Alabama Highway
43.1 mi · 20%
Main Street
6.94 mi · 3%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 2%
Montgomery
4.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 280 East

Take the exit straight

84.1 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
180.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homewood
01h 48m from Town Creek
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Town Creek and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Town Creek to Auburn?

The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Homewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Town Creek and 105.5 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.18 one way or $56.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Town Creek and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Homewood

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

5 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

67 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

77 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Town Creek and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 180.95 mi (291.21 km).

Town Creek

#1 Town Creek

City in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,046
Coordinates34.6812000, -87.4061300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Joe Wheeler Highway (-87.40613, 34.681233)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.16 L · about $28.18
Round trip
$56.35
14.88 gal · 56.32 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.18 $56.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.69 $63.37
Premium $4.63 $34.41 $68.82
Diesel $5.42 $40.29 $80.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Town Creek and Auburn. The current time is 23:34:49.

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.