Origin
Auburn, AL
Afternoon in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Odenville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
117.2 mi
189 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
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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Odenville, AL
Magda Ehlers
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, AL to Odenville, AL covers 117.2 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 280, South Broadway Avenue, State Route 174 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 $17.70 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
58.6 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 57.3 mi | 1h 8m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 22.7 mi | 26m |
| State Route 174 | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| AL 77 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| I 20 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| North College Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Martin Street North | 1 mi | 1m |
| Rockford Highway | 0.9 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 Odenville, 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
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
AL 77
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I-20 West: Birmingham
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 20
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 231: Ashville, Pell City
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Ashville
19
Turn straight onto US 231
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Street North
20
Turn left onto AL 174
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 174
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 411; AL 174
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 411; AL 174
22
Turn right onto Burgess Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgess Drive
23
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
1st Avenue
24
Turn right onto Alabama Street
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
Alabama Street
25
Arrive at destination
Alabama Street
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 58.6 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 1h 11m 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 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.6 miles or 1h 11m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Odenville, 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 117.2 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.6 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 105.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North College Street
At end of road, turn right onto North College Street
Navigation decision point
7
95.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 West: Birmingham
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-20 West: Birmingham
5
96 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
104.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Ashville, Pell City
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 231: Ashville, Pell City
6
105.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Ashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Ashville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.70 one way
$35.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
| premium | $4.56 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.31 | $5.63 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.41 | $7.50 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Odenville, AL
Afternoon in Odenville on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 97
View on nps.gov
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 113.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 117.2 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 25 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and South Broadway Avenue. You will hit about 15 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 Effort
6/10
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 117.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 95.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 96 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Auburn, AL and Odenville, AL, road signs point toward Pell City and Ashville.
Pell City
104.8 mi in
|
~2h 7m
Ashville
105.1 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 117.2 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 (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Auburn, AL to Odenville, AL covers 117.2 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 280, South Broadway Avenue, State Route 174. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.6 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 $17.70 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 117.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 95.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 96 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Auburn, AL and Odenville, AL, road signs point toward Pell City and Ashville.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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