How far is Wetumpka, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Wetumpka, AL to Auburn, AL is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wetumpka and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wetumpka and Auburn.
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Start on North Broad Street
1620 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
2034 ft · 41 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
783 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Ready Street
869 ft · 38 sec · Ready Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
19.1 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto Barnett Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Barnett Boulevard
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Continue on Central Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
134 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Notasulga Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Notasulga Road
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Continue on Tallapoosa Street
8.5 mi · 12 min · Tallapoosa Street
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Continue on Auburn Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Auburn Avenue
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Continue on Auburn Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Stage Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Stage Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
5.4 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto North Donahue Drive
651 ft · 20 sec · North Donahue Drive
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Turn left onto West Glenn Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · West Glenn Avenue
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Turn left onto North College Street
80 m · 10 sec · North College Street
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Turn right
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 Wetumpka and Auburn.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
19.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wetumpka and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wetumpka to Auburn?
The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Tallassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Wetumpka and 24.7 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wetumpka and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Tallassee
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 Tallassee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wetumpka and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 42.81 mi (68.9 km).
#1 Wetumpka
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 8,431 |
| Coordinates | 32.5437400, -86.2119100 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
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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