How far is Auburn, AL from Citronelle, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Citronelle, AL is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.64 mi
04h 26m
Flight
192.38 mi
309.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.38 mi
Kilometers
309.6 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.64 mi
Kilometers
384.06 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citronelle
Sat, May 30, 12:03 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, May 30, 4:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-30T07:37
Arrive Citronelle
Sat, May 30, 12:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Auburn
119.4 mi
02h 13m
To Citronelle
119.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Citronelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

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

    3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    157.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    72 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East State Street

    3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
158 mi · 66%
I-85 South
51.3 mi · 22%
Industrial Parkway
24.5 mi · 10%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 2%
East State Street
0.6 mi
SR 158
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
192.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
02h 13m from Auburn
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citronelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Auburn and 119.3 miles from Citronelle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.89 one way or $63.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citronelle.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Georgiana, 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 Georgiana.

BUS

Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Citronelle. Straight-line distance: 192.38 mi (309.6 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Citronelle

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates31.0907300, -88.2280600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Citronelle (-88.22806, 31.09073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.88 L · about $31.89
Round trip
$63.77
16.84 gal · 63.76 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.89 $63.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.86 $71.72
Premium $4.63 $38.94 $77.89
Diesel $5.42 $45.59 $91.19

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Citronelle. The current time is 07:37:32.

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.