Origin
Andalusia, AL
Morning in Andalusia on Saturday
Local time
11:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Andalusia, AL to Auburn, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
144.9 mi
233 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andalusia, AL
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Auburn, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Andalusia, AL to Auburn, AL covers 144.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 85, AL 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.88 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
1 planned break
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 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 144.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 48m highway drive covering 144.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.6 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
701 ft
269 ft
Total Climb
536 ft
Total Descent
183 ft
Highest Point
701 ft
~144.9 mi in
Elevation Range
433 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 85. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 32.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 89.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 89.6 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
89.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
5
89.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
140.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AL 147 North: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward AL 147 North: Auburn
5
140.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
US 29 / South College Street
Turn left onto US 29 / South College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 56.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 85 | 51 mi | 55m |
| AL 55 | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| Mobile Road | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| River Falls Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| South College Street | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| River Falls Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 56.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andalusia, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on Court Square
188 ft
·
5 sec
·
Court Square
2
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
30 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
·
15 sec
·
River Falls Road
5
Continue on River Falls Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
River Falls Street
6
Continue on US 29; AL 55
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
River Falls Street
7
Continue on US 84; AL 55
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
River Falls Street
8
Turn right onto AL 55
18 mi
·
20 min
·
AL 55
9
Continue on US 31; AL 55
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Mobile Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 65
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 65
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
13
Merge onto I 85
51 mi
·
55 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 29: Auburn
15
Keep slight left at fork
221 ft
·
11 sec
Toward AL 147 North: Auburn
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto US 29
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South College Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right
291 ft
·
21 sec
18
Arrive at 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.5 miles from Andalusia, AL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.6 miles.
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 32 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.5 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Andalusia, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 144.9 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Andalusia, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 56.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.5 mi from Andalusia, AL · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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
$21.88 one way
$43.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.02 | $48.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.99 | $63.98 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.21 | $6.96 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58 | 0 | $20.29 | $9.27 |
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.
Destination
Auburn, AL
Morning in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
11:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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 48m 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 144.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 85, AL 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 $21.88 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 89.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 89.6 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Andalusia, AL to Auburn, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 269 ft to 701 ft elevation with about 536 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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