Origin
Auburn, AL
Late night in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to East Florence, AL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 37m
Distance
225.4 mi
363 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 24m
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6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 29m
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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East Florence, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, AL to East Florence, AL covers 225.4 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 280, University of North Alabama Highway, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59 miles on US 280. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.04 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
112.7 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 37m highway drive covering 225.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 280 and University of North Alabama Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 59 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 25 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 59 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and University of North Alabama Highway. You will hit about 14 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 225.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 106.2 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.5 miles (US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
5
106.2 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
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US 280
Take the exit onto US 280 toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
5
106.5 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway
Merge onto US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
111.7 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
159.3 mi into trip
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~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 310
Toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
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 East Florence, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Moulton along the way.
Moulton
159.3 mi in
|
~3h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 59 mi | 1h 10m |
| University of North Alabama Highway | 55.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 65 | 47.6 mi | 51m |
| US 231 | 42.8 mi | 57m |
| AL 133 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| North College Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Red Mountain Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 280
— 59 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and East Florence, 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
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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
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US 280; AL 22
10
Continue on US 231; US 280
43 mi
·
57 min
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US 231; US 280
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 280
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 280
Toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
12
Merge onto US 31; US 280
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Mountain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 31
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carraway Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto AL 378
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Finley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 19th Street North
49 ft
·
1 sec
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19th Street North
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 65 North
17
Merge onto I 65
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 310
Toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
19
Turn left onto AL 157
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Section Line Road
20
Continue on AL 157
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
University of North Alabama Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Merge onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20; AL 157
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Wheeler Highway
22
Turn right onto AL 133; AL 157
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
AL 133; AL 157
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto CR 32
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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Huntsville Road
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto Midway Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
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Midway Street
25
Arrive at destination
Midway Street
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 112.7 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 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 112.7 miles or 2h 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 3h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Florence, 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 225.4 miles and 4h 37m.
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 59 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.7 mi from Auburn, AL · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.7 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Florence, AL
The final approach into East Florence, 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 East Florence, 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
$34.04 one way
$68.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.46 | $80.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.77 | $99.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.67 | $10.82 |
| Efficient EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.72 | $9.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.56 | $14.43 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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
East Florence, AL
Late night in East Florence on Wednesday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Hoover, AL
113 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 37m 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 East Florence, AL covers 225.4 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 280, University of North Alabama Highway, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.7 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 $34.04 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 106.2 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.5 miles (US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Auburn, AL to East Florence, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Moulton along the way.
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