How far is Auburn, AL from Alexandria, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Alexandria, AL is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Alexandria.
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Start on the route
89 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
24 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street
50 m · 3 sec · North College Street
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Continue straight
1983 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn sharp left
71.5 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
1299 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Henry Road
2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
11.3 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
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Turn left onto Stadium Drive
1367 ft · 33 sec · Stadium Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stadium Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Alexandria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn sharp left
71.5 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Patchy Fog near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Wedowee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Auburn and 51.5 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Patchy Fog near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Wedowee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wedowee.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 83.77 mi (134.81 km).
#1 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
Alexandria is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7739900, -85.8855200 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexandria (-85.88552, 33.77399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.50 | $31.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.84 | $33.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.71 | $39.42 |
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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