How far is Arab, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Arab, AL to Auburn, AL is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (212 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arab and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arab and Auburn.
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Start on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
9.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Continue on US 278
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road
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Continue on US 278
2.4 mi · 3 min · US 278
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Take the exit right
69 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
45.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Rockford Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Turn left
1244 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
23 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Turn left
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arab and Auburn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Arab and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arab to Auburn?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Talladega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Arab and 84.5 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.7 miles (212 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arab and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Talladega
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Lincoln City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talladega.
Anniston
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arab and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 131.74 mi (212.01 km).
#1 Arab
City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
| Population | 8,406 |
| Coordinates | 34.3181500, -86.4958200 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $22.53 | $45.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.22 | $64.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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