Origin
Auburn, AL
Afternoon in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
12:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
106 mi
171 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 6m
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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Pleasant Grove, AL
Megan Bailey
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL covers 106 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, I 65, 7th Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.01 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
53 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 51 mi | 55m |
| I 65 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| 7th Street South | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| North College Street | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| County Road 50 | 3 mi | 7m |
| Franklin Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Concordia Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 51 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Pleasant Grove, AL.
1
Start on this road
291 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North College Street
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I-85 South: Montgomery
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 85
51 mi
·
55 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
6
Merge onto I 65; US 82
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 65; US 82
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 205
Toward 31, 22: Clanton
8
Turn left onto US 31; AL 22
12 mi
·
17 min
·
7th Street South
9
Turn left onto Concordia Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Concordia Street
10
Continue on Franklin Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Franklin Street
11
Continue on County Road 50
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 50
12
Turn right
46 ft
·
1 sec
13
Arrive at destination
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 53 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant Grove, 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.
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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 106 miles and 2h 12m.
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 I 85 for about 51 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 89.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North College Street
At end of road, turn left onto North College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I-85 South: Montgomery
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-85 South: Montgomery
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-65 North: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
6
89.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward 31, 22: Clanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 205
Toward 31, 22: Clanton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.01 one way
$32.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $19.03 | $38.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.40 | $46.81 |
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: 37.1 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 | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.84 | $6.78 |
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.
Destination
Pleasant Grove, AL
Afternoon in Pleasant Grove on Saturday
Local time
12:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
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 12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
106 mi in 2h 12m, mostly highway — 51 mi of that is on I 85.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and I 65. You will hit about 9 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
5/10
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 106 miles you will encounter 9 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 85): 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.
On the drive from Auburn, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 22: Clanton along the way.
22: Clanton
89.3 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 106 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pleasant Grove, AL before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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