How far is Auburn, AL from Riverside, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Riverside, AL is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Riverside.
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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
24.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
1053 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Birmingham
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, AL 4: Riverside, Pell City
935 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
2705 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Depot Street
2325 ft · 2 min · Depot Street
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Turn left
75 m · 18 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 Riverside.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North College Street
Continue straight
24.2 mi · 00h 29m
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 Patchy Frost then Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Riverside?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Goodwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Auburn and 51 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Goodwater
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 Goodwater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 80.58 mi (129.68 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 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6062100, -86.2044200 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-86.20442, 33.60621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $3.67 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $14.95 | $29.91 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.39 | $32.79 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $20.96 | $41.92 |
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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