How far is Auburn, AL from Blue Ridge, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Blue Ridge, AL is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Blue Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Blue Ridge.
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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
44.4 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80 West, US 231, AL 21
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1203 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
871 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
560 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wetumpka Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Turn right onto Jasmine Hill Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Jasmine Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jasmine Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Blue Ridge.
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-85 South
Merge slight left
44.4 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Blue Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Blue Ridge?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Shorter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Auburn and 29.6 miles from Blue Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Blue Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Shorter
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 Shorter.
Montgomery, AL
Selma, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Blue Ridge. Straight-line distance: 42.12 mi (67.79 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 Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4926400, -86.1905200 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Ridge (-86.19052, 32.49264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
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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