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Trip from Auburn, AL to Mount Olive, AL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

123.1 mi

198 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Auburn, AL, AL

Auburn, AL

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Mount Olive, AL, AL

Mount Olive, AL

Lachcim Kejarko

Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, AL to Mount Olive, AL covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 280, US 231, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59 miles on US 280. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.59 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

61.5 miles from Auburn, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 123.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 38m highway drive covering 123.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 280 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 59 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 21 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 59 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and US 231. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North College Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 38m 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 106.2 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.5 miles (US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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
5
106.5 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway

Merge onto US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
111.7 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
120.9 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Take the exit toward Mount Olive Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 272 Toward Mount Olive Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 280 59 mi 1h 10m
US 231 42.8 mi 57m
I 65 9.1 mi 10m
North College Street 4.8 mi 7m
Red Mountain Expressway 2.9 mi 3m
Mount Olive Road 1.6 mi 2m
Carraway Boulevard 1.5 mi 3m
Finley Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 280 — 59 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Mount Olive, 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

9.1 mi · 10 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 272 Toward Mount Olive Road
19

Turn left onto Mount Olive Boulevard

314 ft · 6 sec · Mount Olive Boulevard
20

Continue on Mount Olive Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Mount Olive Road
21

Arrive at destination

Mount Olive Road

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.5 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 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 27 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Olive, 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 123.1 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 59 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.5 mi from Auburn, AL · 1h 15m into the drive

Downtown Vincent, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vincent, AL

62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vincent, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.5 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mount Olive, AL

The final approach into Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive, 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 Restaurant

Shiki Birmingham

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homewood, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 105.5

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057835222

Visit website

Johnny's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homewood, Alabama

1 mi

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Birmingham, Alabama

2 mi

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

East 59 Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

0.1 mi

Shiki Birmingham

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 105.5

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057835222

Visit website

Johnny's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.5

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+12058022711

Visit website

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 105.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057773070

Visit website

The Camellia Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.4

Dadeville, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12563071114

Visit website

Little Caesars Pizza

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 96.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12059910971

Visit website

Hardee's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 61.5

Sylacauga, Alabama

Hours: 4 am–10 pm

+12562457657

Visit website

El Taco Loco

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12059410108

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 105.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12058488147

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

East 59 Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 96.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12055736103

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

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

Bullet Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 96.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+12058488070

FILTER-Coffee Parlor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12052026422

Francis Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 96.7

Birmingham, 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, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 35.2

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 35.2

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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

Flo Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 70.3

Oak Grove, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883568911

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 35.2

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 61.5

Sylacauga, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Breakout Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 105.5

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 9:45 am–10:30 pm

+12052824798

Visit website

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 105.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12054143950

Visit website

Birmingham Zoo

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 105.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12058790409

Visit website

Vulcan Park and Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 105.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12059331409

Visit website

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 105.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12052542025

Visit website

McWane Science Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 105.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12057148300

Visit website

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 96.7

Meadowbrook, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12054447777

Visit website

Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 105.5

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 110.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.59 one way

$37.18 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $20.41 $40.82
premium $4.56 $22.09 $44.19
diesel $5.61 $27.18 $54.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

10 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

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

ChargePoint Charging Station

Sylacauga, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

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

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.9 0 $12.93 $5.91
Efficient EV 30.8 0 $10.77 $4.92
EV Truck/SUV 49.2 0 $17.23 $7.88

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Late night in Auburn on Friday

Local time

2:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Olive, AL

Late night in Mount Olive on Friday

Local time

2:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Vincent, AL

62 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 38m 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 Mount Olive, AL covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 280, US 231, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.5 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 $18.59 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 38m 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 106.2 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.5 miles (US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Auburn, AL to Mount Olive, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Data sources

The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.

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