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Trip from Auburn, AL to Bay Minette, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

195.2 mi

314 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, AL to Bay Minette, AL covers 195.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m 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, Rabun Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.48 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

97.6 miles from Auburn, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 195.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 195.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 132.8 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 14 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 132.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 85. You will hit about 12 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 6/10

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 195.2 miles you will encounter 12 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North College Street

At end of road, turn left onto North College Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I-85 South: Montgomery

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I-85 South: Montgomery
6
55.2 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | I 85

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
6
55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I-65 South: Mobile

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I-65 South: Mobile
6
188.5 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in

Take the exit toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 37 Toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minett...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 132.8 mi 2h 22m
I 85 51.2 mi 56m
Rabun Road 4.3 mi 6m
North College Street 3.8 mi 7m
Hand Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
Hoyle Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 132.8 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

291 ft · 25 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto North College Street

3.8 mi · 7 min · North College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I-85 South: Montgomery Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 85

51 mi · 55 min · I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 85
Toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I-65 South: Mobile
7

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · this road
Exit 171 Toward I 65 South: Mobile
8

Merge onto I 65; US 82

133 mi · 2 hr 22 min · I 65; US 82
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 37 Toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun
10

Turn left onto AL 287

4.3 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road
11

Turn left onto AL 287

1.9 mi · 3 min · Hand Avenue
12

Turn left onto 3rd Street

401 ft · 10 sec · 3rd Street
13

Turn right onto Hoyle Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Hoyle Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Hoyle Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.6 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.8 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 43 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.6 miles or 1h 50m 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 57m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Auburn, 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 Auburn, AL

This is one driving day of about 195.2 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Auburn, 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 132.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.6 mi from Auburn, AL · 1h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, AL

98 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

Pike Road, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.6 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.8 miles.

Arriving in Bay Minette, AL

The final approach into Bay Minette, 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 Bay Minette, AL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.8

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

2.6 mi

Ellianos Coffee Pike Road

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pike Rd, Alabama

2.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Well Red

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Auburn, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13342463021

Visit website

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Auburn, Alabama

0.2 mi

The Fox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Auburn, Alabama

0.1 mi

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+13343988440

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee Pike Road

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.8

Pike Rd, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+13343568492

Visit website

Cook Out

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18665470011

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+13345930112

Visit website

AKA Japanese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13345231320

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv mile 41.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+13342715837

Visit website

Well Red

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13342463021

Visit website

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+13345910291

Visit website

The Fox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13342090213

Visit website

Pike Road Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.8

Pike Rd, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Thrive Here @Auburn

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Auburn University, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Coffee Mafia

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13347287588

Visit website

Hilltop Public House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+13342397752

Visit website

Prevail Union | MGM

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 55.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13344168399

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 69.7

Hope Hull, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13346130212

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 97.6

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 97.6

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Downtown Montgomery EV Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 55.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Flying J EV Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 69.7

Hope Hull, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13346130212

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 167.3

Atmore, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 195.2

Bay Minette, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

FLO Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 97.6

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883568911

Visit website

Bay Minette Kids Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 195.2

Bay Minette, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12515801619

Visit website

The MOOseum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 55.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+13342651867

Visit website

Splinter Hill Bog Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 181.3

Bay Minette, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12059177822

Visit website

M Bagel & Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.48 one way

$58.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $32.36 $64.72
premium $4.56 $35.04 $70.07
diesel $5.61 $43.10 $86.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.6 0 $20.50 $9.37
Efficient EV 48.8 0 $17.08 $7.81
EV Truck/SUV 78.1 0 $27.33 $12.49

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Auburn, AL

Late night in Auburn on Saturday

Local time

5:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bay Minette, AL

Late night in Bay Minette on Saturday

Local time

5:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

23 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

3h 39m 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 Bay Minette, AL covers 195.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, I 85, Rabun Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.6 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 $29.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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 195.2 miles you will encounter 12 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Auburn, AL to Bay Minette, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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