How far is Aliceville, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Aliceville, AL to Auburn, AL is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.52 mi
03h 31m
Flight
159.08 mi
256.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.08 mi
Kilometers
256.02 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.52 mi
Kilometers
319.48 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, May 2, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Aliceville
Sat, May 2, 6:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aliceville
2026-05-01T23:31
Arrive Auburn
Sat, May 2, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aliceville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cahaba Heights
AL

Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

From Aliceville
101.9 mi
01h 45m
To Auburn
96.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mobile Road

    606 ft · 17 sec · Mobile Road

  2. 2

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Northeast

    2300 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollton Road

    10 mi · 14 min · Carrollton Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuscaloosa Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Tuscaloosa Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Tuscaloosa Street

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    18 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    2902 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    19.1 mi · 20 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg

    769 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 280 East: Childersburg

    2963 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto United States Highway 280

    12.6 mi · 18 min · United States Highway 280

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 280
96.7 mi · 49%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
38.2 mi · 19%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.1 mi · 10%
Tuscaloosa Street
13.3 mi · 7%
Carrollton Road
10 mi · 5%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 280

Take the exit straight

84.1 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cahaba Heights
01h 45m from Aliceville
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Aliceville and Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from Aliceville and 96.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aliceville and Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cahaba Heights, 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 Cahaba Heights.

RAIL

Birmingham

9 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

70 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

83 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

86 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aliceville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 159.08 mi (256.02 km).

Aliceville

#1 Aliceville

City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA

Population2,231
Coordinates33.1295700, -88.1514200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile Road (-88.151426, 33.129396)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.52 L · about $26.55
Round trip
$53.09
14.02 gal · 53.04 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.55 $53.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.86 $59.71
Premium $4.63 $32.42 $64.84
Diesel $5.42 $37.96 $75.92

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Aliceville and Auburn. The current time is 23:31:32.

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.