Origin
Auburn, AL
Night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Holtville, AL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 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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Holtville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, AL to Holtville, AL covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tallassee Highway, Holtville Road, Tallapoosa Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on Tallassee Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.83 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.2 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 58.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tallassee Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North College Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point; at 58 miles (Hogan Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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 left onto North College Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
|
Martin Luther King Drive
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
Navigation decision point
4
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
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Hogan Road
Turn left onto Hogan Road
Navigation decision point
5
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
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Whatley Drive
Turn left onto Whatley Drive
Navigation decision point
4
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tallassee Highway | 17 mi | 25m |
| Holtville Road | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| Tallapoosa Street | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Notasulga Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Auburn Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Gilmer Avenue | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Stage Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Tallassee Highway
— 17 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Holtville, AL.
1
Start on this road
291 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North College Street
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
North College Street
3
Turn right onto West Glenn Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Glenn Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Donahue Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Donahue Drive
5
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
6
Continue on AL 14
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Stage Road
7
Continue on AL 14
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Auburn Road
8
Continue on AL 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Avenue
9
Turn right onto AL 14
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Tallapoosa Street
10
Continue on AL 14
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Notasulga Road
11
Continue on AL 14
440 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on AL 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Boulevard
13
Continue on AL 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Barnett Boulevard
14
Turn right onto AL 14; AL 229
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jordan Avenue
15
Continue on AL 14; AL 229
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Gilmer Avenue
16
Continue on AL 14
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Tallassee Highway
17
Turn right onto AL 111
9.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Holtville Road
18
Turn left onto Hogan Road
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hogan Road
19
Turn left onto Whatley Drive
425 ft
·
23 sec
·
Whatley Drive
20
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
21
Arrive at destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.2 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17 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 58.5 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.2 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holtville, 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 58.5 miles and 1h 32m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Tallassee Highway for about 17 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Auburn, AL · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Holtville, AL
The final approach into Holtville, 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 Holtville, 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
$8.83 one way
$17.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Holtville, AL
Night in Holtville on Tuesday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
19 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
1h 32m 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 Holtville, AL covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tallassee Highway, Holtville Road, Tallapoosa Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 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 $8.83 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point; at 58 miles (Hogan Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Auburn, AL to Holtville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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