How far is Auburn, AL from Dauphin Island, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Dauphin Island, AL is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Dauphin Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Dauphin Island.
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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
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 193: Dauphin Island, Tillmans Corner
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
2390 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Rangeline Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Rangeline Road
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Continue on West Range Line Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Range Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurendine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Laurendine Road
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Turn right onto Dauphin Island Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Dauphin Island Parkway
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Continue on Gordon Persons Bridge
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gordon Persons Bridge
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Continue on Le Moyne Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Le Moyne Drive
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Turn left onto Cadillac Avenue
893 ft · 45 sec · Cadillac Avenue
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Turn left
12 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 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 Dauphin Island.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Dauphin Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Dauphin Island?
The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Auburn and 127.8 miles from Dauphin Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Dauphin Island.
Stop Ideas Near Castleberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Dauphin Island. Straight-line distance: 224.66 mi (361.56 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 Dauphin Island
Island and town in the U.
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 30.2554800, -88.1097200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dauphin Island (-88.10972, 30.25548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.20 | $68.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.46 | $76.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.76 | $83.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.90 | $97.79 |
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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