Trip from Auburn, AL to Vandiver, AL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

93.4 mi

150 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 53m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 19m

10 AM

2h 8m

12 PM

2h 6m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 18m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, AL to Vandiver, AL covers 93.4 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, US 231, Highway 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.6 miles on US 280. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.11 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

46.7 miles from Auburn, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 93.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 280 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.6 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 13 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 58.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and US 231. 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 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Auburn, AL to Vandiver, AL is easy. At 2h 1m with 95% 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 80.2 miles (US 231): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 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

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4 mi into trip | ~6m in | AL 147 / North College Street

Enter roundabout onto AL 147 / North College Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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80.2 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | US 231

Take the exit onto US 231

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

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83.9 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | AL 25 / Highway 25

Turn left onto AL 25 / Highway 25

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 280	58.6 mi	1h 9m
US 231	20.5 mi	27m
Highway 25	9.5 mi	16m
North College Street	4.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: US 280 — 58.6 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Vandiver, AL.

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Start on this road

291 ft · 24 sec · this road

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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

17 mi · 22 min · US 231; US 280

11

Take the exit onto US 231

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 231

12

Turn left onto AL 25

9.5 mi · 16 min · Highway 25

13

Arrive at destination

AL 25

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 46.7 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.6 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.7 miles or 57m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vandiver, 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 93.4 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Auburn, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on US 280 for about 58.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.7 mi from Auburn, AL · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

47 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

Columbiana, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Vandiver, AL

The final approach into Vandiver, 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 Vandiver, AL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 93.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.11 one way

$28.21 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$15.48	$30.97
premium	$4.56	$16.76	$33.53
diesel	$5.61	$20.62	$41.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger

Auburn, AL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Tiger Crossing Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Auburn, AL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger

Alexander City, AL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Auburn Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Auburn, AL

Tesla

6 DCFC

Walmart 356 (Auburn, AL)

Auburn, AL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Lynch Nissan - Auburn

Auburn, AL

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

Alabama Power - Oak Grove Business Office - ULTRA

Oak Grove, AL

FLO

2 DCFC

Alabama Power - Auburn Crew Headquarters

Auburn, AL

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Tesla: 4 ChargePoint Network: 4 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 1 EV Connect: 1 FLO: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28	$9.81	$4.48
Efficient EV	23.4	$8.17	$3.74
EV Truck/SUV	37.4	$13.08	$5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Auburn, AL

Night in Auburn on Tuesday

Local time

10:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vandiver, AL

Night in Vandiver on Tuesday

Local time

10:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Columbiana, AL

47 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

17 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 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 Vandiver, AL covers 93.4 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, US 231, Highway 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.7 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 $14.11 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 Vandiver, AL is easy. At 2h 1m with 95% 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 80.2 miles (US 231): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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

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