How far is Union Springs, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Union Springs, AL to Auburn, AL is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
40.21 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.95 mi
56.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.95 mi
Kilometers
56.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.21 mi
Kilometers
64.71 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 5, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Union Springs
Tue, May 5, 1:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Springs
2026-05-04T23:41
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 5, 12:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Springs
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
Tuskegee
AL

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

From Union Springs
20.8 mi
00h 25m
To Auburn
19.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Springs and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on North Powell Street

    52 m · 10 sec · North Powell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hardaway Avenue

    122 m · 23 sec · Hardaway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard

    19.4 mi · 29 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Martin Luther King Highway

    51 m · 13 sec · East Martin Luther King Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Eastside Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Eastside Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Northside Street

    51 m · 5 sec · East Northside Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2212 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    769 ft · 15 sec · East Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Wright Street

    1480 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Crawford Street

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Crawford Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    968 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Springs and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Boulevard
19.4 mi · 48%
Crawford Street
15.2 mi · 38%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 10%
South Main Street
1.55 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Wright Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Boulevard

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard

19.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuskegee
00h 25m from Union Springs
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Springs and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union Springs to Auburn?

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Tuskegee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Union Springs and 19.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.38 one way or $10.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Springs and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Tuskegee

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

61 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union Springs and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 34.95 mi (56.24 km).

Union Springs

#1 Union Springs

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,352
Coordinates32.1443200, -85.7149500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Powell Street (-85.714742, 32.14432)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.38
Round trip
$10.76
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.38 $10.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.05 $12.10
Premium $4.63 $6.57 $13.14
Diesel $5.42 $7.69 $15.38

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Springs and Auburn. The current time is 23:41:10.

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.