Origin
Auburn, AL
Evening in Auburn on Friday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Wetumpka, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
49.4 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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Wetumpka, AL
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Trip Overview
This 49.4-mile drive from Auburn, AL to Wetumpka, AL is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical choice for a short excursion within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including Tallassee Highway, Tallapoosa Street, and Martin Luther King Drive, suggesting a more intimate journey than a highway-heavy experience. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart when you're ready and explore Wetumpka upon arrival. This trip is ideal for a quick getaway without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 49.4-mile journey, with only about 33% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.5 miles along Tallassee Highway. This suggests a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and a more local feel, rather than long, open highway stretches. As you progress, the road will likely shift from more open sections to navigating through towns and communities, offering a varied driving experience that keeps you engaged.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tallassee Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 1h 15m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.1 miles (West Glenn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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 left onto North College Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Glenn Avenue
Turn right onto West Glenn Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Martin Luther King Drive
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
Navigation decision point
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
North Broad Street
Turn right onto North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tallassee Highway | 15.5 mi | 22m |
| Tallapoosa Street | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Notasulga Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Auburn Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Gilmer Avenue | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Stage Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 231 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tallassee Highway
— 15.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Wetumpka, AL.
1
Start on this road
291 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North College Street
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
North College Street
3
Turn right onto West Glenn Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Glenn Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Donahue Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Donahue Drive
5
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
6
Continue on AL 14
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Stage Road
7
Continue on AL 14
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Auburn Road
8
Continue on AL 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Avenue
9
Turn right onto AL 14
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Tallapoosa Street
10
Continue on AL 14
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Notasulga Road
11
Continue on AL 14
440 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on AL 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Boulevard
13
Continue on AL 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Barnett Boulevard
14
Turn right onto AL 14; AL 229
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jordan Avenue
15
Continue on AL 14; AL 229
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Gilmer Avenue
16
Continue on AL 14
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Tallassee Highway
17
Turn left onto US 231; AL 21
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231; AL 21
18
Turn right onto Ready Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Ready Street
19
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on East Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Bridge Street
21
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Broad Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Auburn, AL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wetumpka, AL
The final approach into Wetumpka, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Wetumpka, AL
Evening in Wetumpka on Friday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 15m 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 Wetumpka, AL covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tallassee Highway, Tallapoosa Street, Martin Luther King Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 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 $7.46 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 is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.1 miles (West Glenn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Auburn, AL to Wetumpka, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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