How far is Tuscumbia, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscumbia, AL to Auburn, AL is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscumbia and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscumbia and Auburn.
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Start on East 6th Street
33 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Dickson Street
1129 ft · 39 sec · South Dickson Street
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Continue on South Woodmont Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · South Woodmont Drive
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Turn left onto East Lee Highway
6 mi · 8 min · East Lee Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
17.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
23 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Turn left
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscumbia and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tuscumbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscumbia to Auburn?
The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Tuscumbia and 111.6 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.80 one way or $59.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tuscumbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Birmingham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscumbia and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 194.42 mi (312.89 km).
#1 Tuscumbia
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 8,462 |
| Coordinates | 34.7312000, -87.7025300 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $29.80 | $59.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.40 | $72.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.62 | $85.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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