How far is Auburn, AL from Red Bay, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Red Bay, AL is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Red Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Red Bay.
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Start on the route
89 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
24 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street
50 m · 3 sec · North College Street
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
25.5 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 74 East: Weston, Hamilton
1362 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
596 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Alabama Highway 19
22.2 mi · 30 min · Alabama Highway 19
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Continue on 11th Street East
2.1 mi · 4 min · 11th Street East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Avenue South
1983 ft · 45 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
33 m · 5 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Red Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 22 West
Continue straight
87.4 mi · 01h 34m
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 Partly Sunny near Red Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Red Bay?
The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Tarrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Auburn and 113.6 miles from Red Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.37 one way or $60.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Partly Sunny near Red Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Tarrant
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 Tarrant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Red Bay. Straight-line distance: 198.64 mi (319.68 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 Red Bay
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,108 |
| Coordinates | 34.4398200, -88.1408700 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bay (-88.14087, 34.43982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.16 | $68.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.09 | $74.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.43 | $86.86 |
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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