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Trip from Auburn, AL to Horton, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 26m

Distance

156.6 mi

252 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 15m ★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 20m

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 Horton, AL covers 156.6 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 280, AL 77, South Broadway Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.3 miles on US 280. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.65 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

78.3 miles from Auburn, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 156.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 26m highway drive covering 156.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 280 and AL 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.3 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 57.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and AL 77. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North College Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Auburn, AL to Horton, AL is easy. At 3h 26m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North College Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (AL 147 / North College Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.3 miles (AL 21 / Rockford Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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

4
4 mi into trip | ~6m in | AL 147 / North College Street

Enter roundabout onto AL 147 / North College Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
62.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | AL 21 / Rockford Highway

Merge onto AL 21 / Rockford Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
85.9 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | AL 77

Turn left onto AL 77

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
132.1 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | US 431

At end of road, turn left onto US 431

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 280 57.3 mi 1h 8m
AL 77 46.2 mi 1h 8m
South Broadway Avenue 22.7 mi 26m
US 431 16.9 mi 22m
Horton Road 6.4 mi 9m
North College Street 4.8 mi 7m
Rockford Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Jackson Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 280 — 57.3 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

24 mi · 29 min · US 280; AL 22
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
11

Turn right

100 ft · 2 sec
12

Merge onto AL 21

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
13

Continue on AL 21

23 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue
14

Turn left onto AL 77

46 mi · 1 hr 8 min · AL 77
Use the straight lane.
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 431

17 mi · 22 min · US 431
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
17

Turn left onto Jackson Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jackson Street
18

Turn slight left onto AL 75

6.4 mi · 9 min · Horton Road
19

Turn right

139 ft · 6 sec
20

Arrive at 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 78.3 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.3 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 34 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.3 miles or 1h 34m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Horton, 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.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 156.6 miles and 3h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 57.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.3 mi from Auburn, AL · 1h 34m into the drive

Downtown Lincoln, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lincoln, AL

78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vincent, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.3 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Horton, AL

The final approach into Horton, 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 Horton, AL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Freedom Riders National Monument

National Monument

In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 102.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.65 one way

$47.30 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $25.96 $51.92
premium $4.56 $28.11 $56.22
diesel $5.61 $34.58 $69.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47 0 $16.44 $7.52
Efficient EV 39.2 0 $13.70 $6.26
EV Truck/SUV 62.6 0 $21.92 $10.02

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Afternoon in Auburn on Thursday

Local time

3:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Horton, AL

Afternoon in Horton on Thursday

Local time

3:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Lincoln, AL

78 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

2 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

3h 26m 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 Horton, AL covers 156.6 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 280, AL 77, South Broadway Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.3 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 $23.65 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Auburn, AL to Horton, AL is easy. At 3h 26m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North College Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (AL 147 / North College Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.3 miles (AL 21 / Rockford Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Auburn, AL to Horton, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Freedom Riders National Monument.

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