The drive from Auburn, AL to Jacksonville, AL covers 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 431, AL 147, McClellan Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.4 miles on US 431.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.83 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.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 104.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 104.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 431 and AL 147. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.4 miles on US 431.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 431 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and AL 147. You will hit about 10 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 Effort6/10
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 104.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 13.1 miles (US 431): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles (US 431): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North College Street
At end of road, turn right onto North College Street
Navigation decision point
7
13.1 mi into trip|~19m in|US 431
Turn sharp left onto US 431
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
84.6 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|US 431
Take the exit onto US 431 toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
7
88.1 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|US 431
Take the exit onto US 431 toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
8
88.3 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|US 431
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431 toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
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 Jacksonville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Anniston along the way.
Anniston
88.1 mi in|~2h 2m|via US 431
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 431
77.4 mi
1h 47m
AL 147
7.9 mi
10m
McClellan Boulevard
5.1 mi
7m
North College Street
4.8 mi
7m
Veterans Memorial Parkway
4.4 mi
5m
Pelham Road South
4 mi
5m
Henry Road
0.4 mi
<1m
US 280
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 77.4 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Jacksonville, 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
0.4 mi·27 sec·US 280; AL 147
7
Turn right onto AL 147
7.9 mi·10 min·AL 147
Use the right lane.
8
Turn sharp left onto US 431
71 mi·1 hr 39 min·US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 431
3.5 mi·4 min·US 431
Toward I 20 West, US 431 North: BirminghamUse the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 431
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 431
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, AnnistonUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431
2.2 mi·3 min·US 431
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, AnnistonUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 431
0.4 mi·36 sec·Henry Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 431
4.4 mi·5 min·Veterans Memorial Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
15
Turn slight right
198 ft·5 sec
16
Merge onto AL 21
5.1 mi·7 min·McClellan Boulevard
17
Continue on AL 21
4.0 mi·5 min·Pelham Road South
18
Turn left onto AL 21
228 ft·6 sec·Public Square West
19
Arrive at destination
AL 21
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 52.4 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 14m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, 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 104.8 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Auburn, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 431 for about 77.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.4 mi from Auburn, AL
· 1h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.83 one way
$31.65 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.37
$34.75
premium
$4.56
$18.81
$37.62
diesel
$5.61
$23.14
$46.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.4
0
$11.00
$5.03
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.17
$4.19
EV Truck/SUV
41.9
0
$14.67
$6.71
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Morning
in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, AL
Morning
in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Roanoke, AL
52 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
2h 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 Jacksonville, AL covers 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 431, AL 147, McClellan Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.4 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 $15.83 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 13.1 miles (US 431): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles (US 431): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Auburn, AL to Jacksonville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Anniston along the way.
