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Trip from Auburn, AL to Hamilton, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h

Distance

198.4 mi

319 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 48m ★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m

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 Hamilton, AL covers 198.4 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 22, US 280, US 231 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.96 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

99.2 miles from Auburn, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 198.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h highway drive covering 198.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and US 280. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.4 miles on I 22.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and US 280. 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 198.4 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): 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 113.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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
106.2 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | 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
7
113.5 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 22 West: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 265A Toward I 22 West: Memphis
6
193.1 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in

Take the exit toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin

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

Exit 16 Toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin
6
198.4 mi into trip | ~4h in | AL 74 / Bexar Avenue West

Turn left onto AL 74 / Bexar Avenue West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 22 78.4 mi 1h 24m
US 280 59 mi 1h 10m
US 231 42.8 mi 57m
South Military Street 5 mi 8m
North College Street 4.8 mi 7m
Red Mountain Expressway 2.9 mi 3m
I 65 1.7 mi 2m
Carraway Boulevard 1.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 22 — 78.4 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

43 mi · 57 min · 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 · 19th Street North
16

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 65 North
17

Merge onto I 65

1.7 mi · 2 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 1 min
Exit 265A Toward I 22 West: Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 22

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 16 Toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin
21

Turn right onto US 43; US 278; AL 171

5.0 mi · 8 min · South Military Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn left onto AL 74

21 ft · 0 sec · Bexar Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
23

Arrive at destination

AL 74

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 99.2 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 44 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.2 miles or 2h 5m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, 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 198.4 miles and 4h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 22 for about 78.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.2 mi from Auburn, AL · 2h 5m into the drive

city in Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

99 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestavia Hills, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.2 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 22 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.

Arriving in Hamilton, AL

The final approach into Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, AL.

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 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

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.4

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+12057148066

Visit website

Little Caesars Pizza

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 99.2

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12059910971

Visit website

Arby's

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.5

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: 9:30 am–11 pm

+12562155510

Visit website

Jake's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.5

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–1:30 pm

+12562344300

Visit website

McDonald's

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 141.7

Jasper, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12052214120

Visit website

The Camellia Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.3

Dadeville, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12563071114

Visit website

Jim Bob's Chicken Fingers

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 42.5

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12562153998

Visit website

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 113.4

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057773070

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

Bullet Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 99.2

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+12058488070

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

East 59 Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.2

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12055736103

Visit website

Wild Flour Bakery

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.2

Waverly, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13347556513

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 99.2

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 184.2

Guin, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 42.5

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 42.5

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Flo Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 70.9

Oak Grove, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883568911

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 42.5

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Twin Oaks Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 184.2

Guin, AL

+12054680642

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 99.2

Meadowbrook, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12054447777

Visit website

McWane Science Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 113.4

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12057148300

Visit website

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 113.4

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12052542025

Visit website

Chickasaw Indian Mounds

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 198.4

Hamilton, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 113.4

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12057805656

Visit website

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 109.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.96 one way

$59.93 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $32.89 $65.78
premium $4.56 $35.61 $71.22
diesel $5.61 $43.80 $87.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Alexander City, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Francis Energy Charging Station

Birmingham, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Auburn, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

Francis Energy Charging Station

Guin, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Auburn, Alabama

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Alexander City, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Alexander City, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Alexander City, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Other: 4 ChargePoint: 3 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.5 0 $20.83 $9.52
Efficient EV 49.6 0 $17.36 $7.94
EV Truck/SUV 79.4 0 $27.78 $12.70

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Auburn, AL

Evening in Auburn on Thursday

Local time

6:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hamilton, AL

Evening in Hamilton on Thursday

Local time

6:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Columbiana, AL

99 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 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 Hamilton, AL covers 198.4 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, US 280, US 231. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.2 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 $29.96 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 198.4 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): 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 113.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Auburn, AL to Hamilton, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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