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Trip from Auburn, AL to Chalkville, AL

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

120.7 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m

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 Chalkville, AL covers 120.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 280, US 231, John M. Harbert III Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.6 miles on US 280. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.45 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

60.3 miles from Auburn, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 120.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 280 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.6 miles on US 280.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 280 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,071 ft 430 ft

Total Climb

1,526 ft

Total Descent

1,349 ft

Highest Point

1,071 ft

~95.6 mi in

Elevation Range

641 ft

Notable High Points

1,071 ft at ~95.6 miles +517 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and US 231. 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.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.7 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 101.9 miles (I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North College Street

At end of road, turn right onto North College Street

Navigation decision point

5
101.9 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway

Merge onto I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
114.7 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 59 North: Gadsden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33B Toward I 59 North: Gadsden
8
118.2 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in

Take the exit toward Trussville, Pinson

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 141 Toward Trussville, Pinson
6
118.4 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | CR 10 / Chalkville Road

Turn left onto CR 10 / Chalkville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 280 58.6 mi 1h 9m
US 231 38.2 mi 50m
John M. Harbert III Freeway 12.8 mi 13m
North College Street 4.8 mi 7m
I 59 2.9 mi 3m
Chalkville Road 2.2 mi 4m
Old Springville Road Northeast 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 280 — 58.6 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Chalkville, 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

14 mi · 15 min · US 280; AL 147
7

Continue on US 280; AL 50

6.4 mi · 7 min · US 280; AL 50
8

Continue on US 280; AL 49

13 mi · 15 min · US 280; AL 49
9

Continue on US 280; AL 22

26 mi · 30 min · US 280; AL 22
10

Continue on US 231; US 280

38 mi · 50 min · US 231; US 280
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 459 North
12

Merge onto I 459

13 mi · 13 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 33B Toward I 59 North: Gadsden Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · this road
Exit 33A Toward I-59 North: Gadsden
15

Merge onto I 59

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 59
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 141 Toward Trussville, Pinson Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn slight left

128 ft · 10 sec
Exit 141 Toward Trussville, Pinson
18

Turn left onto CR 10

2.2 mi · 4 min · Chalkville Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn left onto Old Springville Road Northeast

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Old Springville Road Northeast
20

Arrive at destination

Old Springville Road Northeast

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 60.3 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.6 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.3 miles or 1h 13m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chalkville, 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 120.7 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 US 280 for about 58.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.3 mi from Auburn, AL · 1h 13m into the drive

Downtown Columbiana, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

60 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

Columbiana, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Columbiana, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.3 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chalkville, AL

The final approach into Chalkville, 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 Chalkville, 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

$18.45 one way

$36.90 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $20.24 $40.48
premium $4.61 $21.91 $43.81
diesel $5.64 $26.82 $53.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.2 0 $12.67 $5.79
Efficient EV 30.2 0 $10.56 $4.83
EV Truck/SUV 48.3 0 $16.90 $7.72

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 1 day ago

Origin

Auburn, AL

Evening in Auburn on Sunday

Local time

5:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:57AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:52AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Destination

Chalkville, AL

Evening in Chalkville on Sunday

Local time

5:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:57AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:52AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Along the Route

86°F

Columbiana, AL

60 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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

2h 31m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Chalkville, AL covers 120.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 280, US 231, John M. Harbert III Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.3 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 $18.45 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 120.7 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 101.9 miles (I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Auburn, AL to Chalkville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 430 ft to 1,071 ft elevation with about 1,526 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.

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