Origin
Coosada, AL
Morning in Coosada on Friday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coosada, AL to Auburn, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
66.8 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coosada, AL
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Auburn, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coosada, AL to Auburn, AL covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Main Street, South College Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.2 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 66.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.2 miles on I 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Main Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in.
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 66.8 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 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 62.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
4
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 29: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 29: Auburn
8
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AL 147 North: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward AL 147 North: Auburn
5
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 29 / South College Street
Turn left onto US 29 / South College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| Main Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| South College Street | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| I 65 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Coosada Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 51.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coosada, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on Coosada Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Coosada Road
2
Turn left onto AL 143
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 South: Montgomery
4
Merge onto I 65; US 82
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 65; US 82
5
Take the exit
393 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
7
Continue on I 85
51 mi
·
56 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 29: Auburn
9
Keep slight left at fork
221 ft
·
11 sec
Toward AL 147 North: Auburn
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto US 29
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South College Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right
291 ft
·
21 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Coosada, AL · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Coosada, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.09 one way
$20.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Auburn, AL
Morning in Auburn on Friday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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 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 24m 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 Coosada, AL to Auburn, AL covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Main Street, South College Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Coosada, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.09 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 66.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 62.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Coosada, AL to Auburn, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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