Origin
Clio, AL
Afternoon in Clio on Monday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clio, AL to Auburn, AL
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
77.5 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
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6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clio, AL
TBD Tuyên
Auburn, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clio, AL to Auburn, AL covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Louisville Street, Main Street, Billy Watson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.85 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
38.7 miles from Clio, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 77.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisville Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clio, AL to Auburn, AL is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clio, AL to Auburn, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Billy Watson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Conecuh Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Boulevard North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Louisville Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clio, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on Elamville Street
13 ft
·
Elamville Street
2
Continue on Louisville Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Louisville Street
3
Continue on Main Street
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Billy Watson Highway
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Billy Watson Highway
5
Turn left onto Western Bypass
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Western Bypass
6
Turn left onto Old Broadway Street
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Old Broadway Street
7
Continue on Conecuh Avenue West
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Conecuh Avenue West
8
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard North
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Martin Luther King Boulevard North
9
Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Martin Luther King Highway
167 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Highway
11
Turn left onto Eastside Street
358 ft
·
12 sec
·
Eastside Street
12
Turn left onto East Northside Street
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Northside Street
13
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Turn right onto East Water Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Water Street
15
Turn straight onto Wright Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wright Street
16
Turn left onto Crawford Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Crawford Street
17
Keep slight right
2.6 mi
·
4 min
18
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
19
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 29: Auburn
21
Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn
220 ft
·
11 sec
·
AL 147 North: Auburn
22
Turn left onto South College Street
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South College Street
23
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
24
Arrive at your 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 38.7 miles from Clio, AL, or about 47m into the drive.
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 77.5 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clio, 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 Clio, AL
This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clio, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Clio, AL · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Clio, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, AL
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.85 one way
$23.70 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
| premium | $4.61 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.14 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.85 | $4.96 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Auburn, AL
Afternoon in Auburn on Monday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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 Clio, AL to Auburn, AL covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisville Street, Main Street, Billy Watson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 miles from Clio, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.85 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 Clio, AL to Auburn, AL is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clio, AL to Auburn, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clio, AL to Auburn, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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