How far is Auburn, AL from Riverside, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Riverside, AL is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Ashville, Pell City
1539 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ashville
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Street North
2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Street North
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Continue on Heart of Dixie Highway
10.4 mi · 14 min · Heart of Dixie Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.1 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue
121 m · 12 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
86 m · 16 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
16.5 mi · 25 min · 5th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Avenue East
7.2 mi · 11 min · 2nd Avenue East
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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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 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 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 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Bon Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Auburn and 74.6 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Partly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Bon Air
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 Bon Air.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 116.44 mi (187.4 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
Town in St.
| Population | 2,376 |
| Coordinates | 34.0676000, -86.4933200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-86.49332, 34.0676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.92 | $39.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.33 | $48.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.48 | $56.97 |
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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