Origin
Auburn, AL
Afternoon in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Alexandria, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
103.2 mi
166 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, AL
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Alexandria, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, AL to Alexandria, AL covers 103.2 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 431, Veterans Memorial Parkway, AL 147 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.4 miles on US 431. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.59 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.
Midpoint
51.6 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 103.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 103.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 431 and Veterans Memorial Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.4 miles on US 431.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 431 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and Veterans Memorial Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North College Street.
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 103.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (North College Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (US 431): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles (US 431): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North College Street
At end of road, turn right onto North College Street
Navigation decision point
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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US 431
Turn sharp left onto US 431
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
84.6 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
|
US 431
Take the exit onto US 431 toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
7
88.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
US 431
Take the exit onto US 431 toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
8
88.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
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US 431
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431 toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, AL to Alexandria, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Anniston along the way.
Anniston
88.1 mi in
|
~2h 2m
|
via US 431
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 77.4 mi | 1h 47m |
| Veterans Memorial Parkway | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| AL 147 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| North College Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Henry Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 280 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stadium Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 77.4 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Alexandria, AL.
1
Start on this road
291 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto North College Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North College Street
3
Enter roundabout onto AL 147
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
North College Street
4
Continue on AL 147
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Street
5
Take the ramp onto AL 147
165 ft
·
3 sec
·
North College Street
6
Continue on US 280; AL 147
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 280; AL 147
7
Turn right onto AL 147
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
AL 147
Use the right lane.
8
Turn sharp left onto US 431
71 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 431
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 431
Toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 431
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 431
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 431
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 431
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Henry Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 431
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
15
Turn left onto Stadium Drive
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Stadium Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Stadium Drive
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 51.6 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.6 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Auburn, 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 Auburn, AL
This is one driving day of about 103.2 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Auburn, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 431 for about 77.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.6 mi from Auburn, AL · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.6 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 431 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.4 miles.
Arriving in Alexandria, AL
The final approach into Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, 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
$15.59 one way
$31.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.79 | $45.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Alexandria, AL
Afternoon in Alexandria on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Roanoke, AL
52 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
3 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 23m 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 Auburn, AL to Alexandria, AL covers 103.2 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 431, Veterans Memorial Parkway, AL 147. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.6 miles from Auburn, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.59 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (North College Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (US 431): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles (US 431): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Auburn, AL to Alexandria, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Anniston along the way.
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