Origin
Dadeville, AL
Late night in Dadeville on Saturday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dadeville, AL to Auburn, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
None
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dadeville, AL
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Auburn, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dadeville, AL to Auburn, AL covers 25.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 280, North College Street, North Broadnax Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on US 280. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: none.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 25.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 280 and North College Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.1 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 7 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 20.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
774 ft
610 ft
Total Climb
495 ft
Total Descent
523 ft
Highest Point
774 ft
~19.8 mi in
Elevation Range
164 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and North College Street. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 280.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dadeville, AL to Auburn, AL is easy. At 32m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 280): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (AL 147 / North College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (AL 147 / North College Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 280
Turn right onto US 280
Navigation decision point
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
AL 147 / North College Street
Turn right onto AL 147 / North College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
AL 147 / North College Street
Enter roundabout onto AL 147 / North College Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| North College Street | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| North Broadnax Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 280
— 20.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dadeville, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on AL 49
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Broadnax Street
2
Turn right onto US 280
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 280
3
Turn right onto AL 147
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Street
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto AL 147
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
North College Street
5
Continue on AL 147
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North College Street
6
Turn left
291 ft
·
21 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.6 mi from Dadeville, AL · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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
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
$3.82 one way
$7.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Clio, AL
13 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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 Dadeville, AL to Auburn, AL covers 25.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 280, North College Street, North Broadnax 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 12.6 miles from Dadeville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.82 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 Dadeville, AL to Auburn, AL is easy. At 32m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 280): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (AL 147 / North College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (AL 147 / North College Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Dadeville, AL to Auburn, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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