How far is Auburn, AL from Hokes Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
123.93 mi
02h 52m
Flight
98.47 mi
158.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.47 mi
Kilometers
158.47 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.93 mi
Kilometers
199.45 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 8:31 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 5, 11:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-05T17:39
Arrive Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 8:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Wedowee
AL

Town in Alabama

From Auburn
62 mi
01h 26m
To Hokes Bluff
61.9 mi
01h 26m

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
80°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 Hokes Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Hokes Bluff.

  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

    1983 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    1299 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Henry Road

    2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    25.6 mi · 31 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lonesome Bend Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Lonesome Bend Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Parkway
25.6 mi · 21%
North College Street
5.14 mi · 4%
Herman Nelson Highway
3.92 mi · 3%
I 20 West
3.47 mi · 3%
Lonesome Bend Road
2.61 mi · 2%
US 431 North
2.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp left

71.5 mi · 01h 40m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wedowee
01h 26m from Auburn
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Hokes Bluff?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Wedowee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Auburn and 61.9 miles from Hokes Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wedowee

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

50 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 98.47 mi (158.47 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Hokes Bluff

#2 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.55 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.74 gal · 33.1 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.61 $37.22
Premium $4.63 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.42 $23.66 $47.33

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 Hokes Bluff. The current time is 17:39:22.

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.