How far is Auburn, AL from Bayou La Batre, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Bayou La Batre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Bayou La Batre.
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Start on the route
89 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
170.3 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes
1563 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 39 North: Dawes
1629 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto McDonald Road
689 ft · 24 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on McDonald Road
1493 ft · 42 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on CR 39
1.9 mi · 3 min · CR 39
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Continue on McDonald Road
140 m · 7 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on CR 39
1.3 mi · 2 min · CR 39
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Continue on Padgett Switch Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Padgett Switch Road
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Turn left onto Wintzell Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wintzell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wintzell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Bayou La Batre.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
170 mi · 03h 04m
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 Auburn and Sunny near Bayou La Batre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Bayou La Batre?
The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from Auburn and 123.5 miles from Bayou La Batre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Bayou La Batre.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
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 McKenzie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Bayou La Batre. Straight-line distance: 223.19 mi (359.19 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 Bayou La Batre
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,457 |
| Coordinates | 30.4035200, -88.2485200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayou La Batre (-88.24852, 30.40352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $35.18 | $70.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.57 | $79.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.97 | $85.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.31 | $100.61 |
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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