How far is Auburn, AL from Saraland, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Saraland, AL is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.63 mi
03h 55m
Flight
196.07 mi
315.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.07 mi
Kilometers
315.55 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.63 mi
Kilometers
340.58 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saraland
Wed, May 13, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T22:10
Arrive Saraland
Wed, May 13, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Providence
AL

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States

From Auburn
105.8 mi
01h 57m
To Saraland
105.8 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Saraland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street

    3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    151.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saraland Boulevard South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
152 mi · 72%
I-85 South
51.3 mi · 24%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 2%
I-65 South
0.23 mi
430
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
196.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Providence
01h 57m from Auburn
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Saraland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Saraland?

The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Auburn and 105.8 miles from Saraland.

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

The direct path is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.29 one way or $56.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Providence

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

53 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

79 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

82 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Thomasville, AL

90 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Saraland. Straight-line distance: 196.07 mi (315.55 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Saraland

#2 Saraland

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population14,671
Coordinates30.8207400, -88.0705600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Saraland (-88.07056, 30.82074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.27 L · about $28.29
Round trip
$56.58
14.94 gal · 56.54 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.29 $56.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.81 $63.63
Premium $4.63 $34.55 $69.10
Diesel $5.42 $40.45 $80.90

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Saraland. The current time is 22:10:05.

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.