How far is Attalla, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Attalla, AL to Auburn, AL is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
130.56 mi
02h 25m
Flight
103.67 mi
166.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.67 mi
Kilometers
166.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.56 mi
Kilometers
210.11 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 5, 6:43 PM CDT
Return by in Attalla
Tue, May 5, 9:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attalla
2026-05-05T16:18
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 5, 6:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attalla
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
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Attalla
65.2 mi
01h 12m
To Auburn
65.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street Northwest

    29 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham

    1799 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Attalla, Rainbow City

    1432 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

    2742 ft · 1 min · Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    40.9 mi · 1 hr · West Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attalla 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
58.3 mi · 45%
West Grand Avenue
40.9 mi · 31%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 17%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 4%
Birmingham
1.79 mi · 1%
5th Avenue Northwest
0.82 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 12m from Attalla
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Attalla and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Attalla and 65.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Attalla and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attalla and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 103.67 mi (166.84 km).

Attalla

#1 Attalla

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

Population5,832
Coordinates34.0217600, -86.0885900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street Northwest (-86.088512, 34.021681)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.63 $39.27
Premium $4.63 $21.32 $42.64
Diesel $5.42 $24.96 $49.93

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Attalla and Auburn. The current time is 16:18:22.

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.