Trip from Andalusia, AL to Auburn, AL

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

145 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Andalusia, AL, AL

Andalusia, AL

Daniel Nouri

Downtown Auburn, AL, AL

Auburn, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Andalusia, AL to Auburn, AL covers 145 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Church Street, River Falls Street, River Falls Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.5 miles from Andalusia, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 145 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Andalusia, AL to Auburn, AL is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Andalusia, AL to Auburn, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Church Street Unavailable Refreshing
River Falls Street Unavailable Refreshing
River Falls Road Unavailable Refreshing
Mobile Road Unavailable Refreshing
I-85 North Unavailable Refreshing
US 29 Unavailable Refreshing
AL 147 North Unavailable Refreshing
South College Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Church Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andalusia, AL and Auburn, AL.

1

Start on Court Square

187 ft · 6 sec · Court Square
2

Exit the roundabout onto Church Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Church Street
3

Turn right onto River Falls Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Falls Street
4

Continue on River Falls Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · River Falls Road
5

Continue on River Falls Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · River Falls Street
6

Continue on River Falls Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · River Falls Street
7

Continue on River Falls Street

3.8 mi · 6 min · River Falls Street
8

Turn right

18 mi · 20 min
9

Continue on Mobile Road

9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road
10

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 36 sec
11

Merge slight left

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I-85 North: Atlanta
13

Merge slight left

51 mi · 55 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 29: Auburn
15

Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

220 ft · 11 sec · AL 147 North: Auburn
16

Turn left onto South College Street

4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street
17

Turn right

292 ft · 21 sec
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 72.5 miles from Andalusia, AL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.5 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Andalusia, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Andalusia, AL

This is one driving day of about 145 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Andalusia, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.5 mi from Andalusia, AL · 1h 7m into the drive

Downtown Clio, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clio, AL

73 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Clio, AL to Auburn, AL

77.5 mi · 1h 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clio, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.5 miles from Andalusia, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Auburn, AL

The final approach into Auburn, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Auburn, AL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.17 one way

$44.33 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $24.31 $48.63
premium $4.61 $26.32 $52.63
diesel $5.64 $32.21 $64.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.5 0 $15.23 $6.96
Efficient EV 36.3 0 $12.69 $5.80
EV Truck/SUV 58 0 $20.30 $9.28

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Andalusia, AL

Morning in Andalusia on Monday

Local time

10:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburn, AL

Morning in Auburn on Monday

Local time

10:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Clio, AL

73 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 15m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Andalusia, AL to Auburn, AL covers 145 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, River Falls Street, River Falls Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.5 miles from Andalusia, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Andalusia, AL to Auburn, AL is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Andalusia, AL to Auburn, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Andalusia, AL to Auburn, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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