How far is Auburn, AL from Anniston, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Anniston, AL is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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.
City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Anniston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Anniston.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Greenbrier Dear Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Greenbrier Dear Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Noble Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Noble Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
823 ft · 32 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn right
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
100 m · 24 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 Auburn and Anniston.
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 Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Anniston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Anniston?
The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Roanoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Auburn and 47 miles from Anniston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Anniston.
Stop Ideas Near Roanoke
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 Roanoke.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Anniston. Straight-line distance: 75.34 mi (121.24 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 Anniston
County seat of Calhoun County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 21,090 |
| Coordinates | 33.6598300, -85.8316300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anniston (-85.83163, 33.65983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
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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