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Trip from Wilsonville, 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

1h 28m

Distance

84.5 mi

136 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

Downtown Wilsonville, AL, AL

Wilsonville, AL

Owen Mao

Downtown Auburn, AL, AL

Auburn, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wilsonville, AL to Auburn, AL covers 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Klein Road, North College Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Klein Road
North College Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Klein Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

4.3 mi · 6 min · the route
2

Turn right onto Klein Road

5.0 mi · 6 min · Klein Road
3

Turn right

36 mi · 44 min
4

Continue straight

14 mi · 17 min
5

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 7 min
6

Continue straight

14 mi · 15 min
7

Turn right onto North College Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North College Street
8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

75 ft · 1 sec · North College Street
9

Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

4.0 mi · 6 min · North College Street
10

Turn left

292 ft · 21 sec
11

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Alexander City, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexander City, AL

42 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.

Popular next leg

Alexander City, AL to Auburn, AL

40.1 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Childersburg, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexander City, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Wilsonville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.76 one way

$25.52 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $14.01 $28.02
premium $4.56 $15.17 $30.33
diesel $5.61 $18.66 $37.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.3 0 $8.87 $4.06
Efficient EV 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38
EV Truck/SUV 33.8 0 $11.83 $5.41

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wilsonville, AL

Afternoon in Wilsonville on Saturday

Local time

1:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburn, AL

Afternoon in Auburn on Saturday

Local time

1:27 PM

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

2 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 28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

84.5 mi in 1h 28m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Klein Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wilsonville, AL to Auburn, AL is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Wilsonville, AL to Auburn, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 84.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilsonville, AL to Auburn, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, AL before heading back.

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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