Origin
Auburn, AL
Night in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Lincoln, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
97.4 mi
157 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
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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Lincoln, AL
Ramon Perucho
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, AL to Lincoln, AL covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 280, South Broadway Avenue, AL 77 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 $14.71 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
48.7 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 97.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 280 and South Broadway Avenue. 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 17 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 South Broadway Avenue. 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.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Auburn, AL to Lincoln, AL is easy. At 2h 1m with 69% 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 8 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
4
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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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
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~1h 16m in
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AL 21 / Rockford Highway
Merge onto AL 21 / Rockford Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
85.9 mi into trip
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~1h 43m in
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AL 77
Turn left onto AL 77
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
96 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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CR 7 / Magnolia Street
Turn left onto CR 7 / Magnolia Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 57.3 mi | 1h 8m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 22.7 mi | 26m |
| AL 77 | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| North College Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Magnolia Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Rockford Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue | <0.1 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 Lincoln, 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
10 mi
·
14 min
·
AL 77
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 7
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Magnolia Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
222 ft
·
9 sec
·
1st Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
1st Avenue
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 48.7 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 59m 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.7 miles or 59m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln, 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 97.4 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Auburn, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 48.7 mi from Auburn, AL · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.7 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lincoln, AL
The final approach into Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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
$14.71 one way
$29.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.50 | $43.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.64 | $6.23 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Lincoln, AL
Night in Lincoln on Wednesday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
32 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
2h 1m 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 Lincoln, AL covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 280, South Broadway Avenue, AL 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.7 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 $14.71 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.
The drive from Auburn, AL to Lincoln, AL is easy. At 2h 1m with 69% 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 Lincoln, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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