How far is Auburn, AL from Rock Creek, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Rock Creek, AL is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
129.4 mi
02h 50m
Flight
110.32 mi
177.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.32 mi
Kilometers
177.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.4 mi
Kilometers
208.25 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Creek
Sun, May 3, 2:59 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 3, 5:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-03T12:08
Arrive Rock Creek
Sun, May 3, 2:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Mignon
AL

Census designated place

From Auburn
64.7 mi
01h 25m
To Rock Creek
64.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Rock Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Rock Creek.

  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

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20, I 59

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Hueytown

    779 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Valley Road

    1203 ft · 24 sec · Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Warrior River Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Warrior River Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lock 17 Road

    1683 ft · 34 sec · Lock 17 Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Park Road

    1075 ft · 53 sec · Park Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hancock Drive

    931 ft · 41 sec · Hancock Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Rock Creek.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
106 mi · 82%
I 20 West
10.3 mi · 8%
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
4.4 mi · 3%
Warrior River Road
4.3 mi · 3%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.43 mi · 2%
I 20
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Continue straight

42.8 mi · 00h 57m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mignon
01h 25m from Auburn
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Rock Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Rock Creek?

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Mignon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Auburn and 64.7 miles from Rock Creek.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Rock Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Rock Creek. Straight-line distance: 110.32 mi (177.55 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Rock Creek

#2 Rock Creek

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates33.4770500, -87.0802700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Rock Creek (-87.08027, 33.47705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.42 $38.84
Premium $4.63 $21.09 $42.18
Diesel $5.42 $24.69 $49.38

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Rock Creek. The current time is 12:08:41.

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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.