Origin
Auburn, AL
Morning in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Bridgeport, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 33m
Distance
217.8 mi
350 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m
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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Bridgeport, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, AL to Bridgeport, AL covers 217.8 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North College Street, Rockford Highway, South Broadway Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.9 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 217.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 33m drive with frequent turns across 217.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North College 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, AL to Bridgeport, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North College Street | — | — |
| Rockford Highway | — | — |
| South Broadway Avenue | — | — |
| I-59 North | — | — |
| 35 | — | — |
| Glenn Boulevard Southwest | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Tammy Little Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North College Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Bridgeport, AL.
1
Start on the route
292 ft
·
24 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North College Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
North College Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Street
5
Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
North College Street
6
Continue straight
14 mi
·
15 min
7
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
7 min
8
Continue straight
13 mi
·
15 min
9
Continue straight
24 mi
·
29 min
10
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
11
Turn right
98 ft
·
3 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockford Highway
13
Continue on South Broadway Avenue
23 mi
·
26 min
·
South Broadway Avenue
14
Turn left
41 mi
·
1 hr
15
Turn left onto I-59 North: Gadsden
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-59 North: Gadsden
16
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
39 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
35: Fort Payne, Rainsville
18
Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
19
Continue on East Main Street
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on Tammy Little Drive
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Tammy Little Drive
21
Take the ramp slight right toward US 72
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 72
22
Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
25 mi
·
28 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
23
Turn right onto County Road 94
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 94
24
Turn left onto Lewis Payne Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lewis Payne Drive
25
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
26
Turn right onto 7th Street
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
7th Street
27
Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Alabama Avenue
28
Turn right onto Johnson Street
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Johnson Street
29
Arrive at your destination
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 108.9 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 2h 16m 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 48 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.9 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeport, 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 217.8 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.9 mi from Auburn, AL · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.9 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgeport, AL
The final approach into Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport, 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
$32.89 one way
$65.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $36.11 | $72.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $39.09 | $78.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.09 | $96.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.87 | $10.45 |
| Efficient EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.06 | $8.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.1 | 1 | $30.49 | $13.94 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Bridgeport, AL
Morning in Bridgeport on Thursday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
34 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
4h 33m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Bridgeport, AL covers 217.8 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North College Street, Rockford Highway, South Broadway Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.9 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 $32.89 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, AL to Bridgeport, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Auburn, AL to Bridgeport, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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