How far is Auburn, AL from Attalla, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Attalla, AL is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.25 mi
02h 49m
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
130.25 mi
Kilometers
209.61 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attalla
Tue, May 5, 8:27 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 5, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-05T17:37
Arrive Attalla
Tue, May 5, 8:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
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 Auburn
65.2 mi
01h 24m
To Attalla
65.1 mi
01h 24m

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 Auburn and Attalla.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    24 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street

    50 m · 3 sec · North College Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1053 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadway Avenue

    22.7 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    41.1 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-59 North: Gadsden

    2604 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden

    1853 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    29 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
62.2 mi · 48%
South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 17%
I-59 North
2 mi · 2%
Rockford Highway
0.94 mi · 1%
5th Avenue Northeast
0.88 mi · 1%
US 278
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

41.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 24m from Auburn
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Attalla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 Auburn and 65.1 miles from Attalla.

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 26.6 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Auburn and Attalla. Straight-line distance: 103.67 mi (166.84 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Attalla

#2 Attalla

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

Population5,832
Coordinates34.0217600, -86.0885900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Attalla (-86.08859, 34.02176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
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
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.63 $21.28 $42.55
Diesel $5.42 $24.91 $49.82

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 Auburn and Attalla. The current time is 17:37:44.

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.