How far is Albertville, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Albertville, AL to Auburn, AL is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.28 mi
02h 50m
Flight
122 mi
196.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122 mi
Kilometers
196.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.28 mi
Kilometers
241.85 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 26, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Albertville
Tue, May 26, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albertville
2026-05-26T02:01
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 26, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albertville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bon Air
AL

Town of the United States

From Albertville
75.1 mi
01h 25m
To Auburn
75.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albertville and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albertville and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route

    16.8 mi · 22 min · Florida Short Route

  4. 4

    Turn right

    46.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albertville and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
58.3 mi · 39%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 15%
Florida Short Route
16.8 mi · 11%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rockford Highway

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bon Air
01h 25m from Albertville
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albertville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albertville to Auburn?

The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bon Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Albertville and 75.2 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albertville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Bon Air

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bon Air, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bon Air.

RAIL

Birmingham

52 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

63 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

104 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albertville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 122 mi (196.34 km).

Albertville

#1 Albertville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Population21,777
Coordinates34.2678300, -86.2087800
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.208771, 34.267848)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.07 L · about $20.07
Round trip
$40.14
10.6 gal · 40.14 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.07 $40.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.57 $45.15
Premium $4.63 $24.51 $49.03
Diesel $5.42 $28.70 $57.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Albertville and Auburn. The current time is 02:01:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.