How far is Auburn, AL from Scottsboro, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Scottsboro, AL is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Scottsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Scottsboro.
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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
41.1 mi · 1 hr
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Turn left onto I-59 North: Gadsden
2604 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville
1323 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Tammy Little Drive
13.6 mi · 19 min · Tammy Little Drive
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
3091 ft · 1 min · East Willow Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
700 ft · 33 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Peachtree Street
138 m · 22 sec · East Peachtree Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
13 m · 2 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right
70 m · 17 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 Scottsboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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41.1 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Scottsboro?
The road trip is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Auburn and 96 miles from Scottsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Lincoln City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.
Anniston
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Scottsboro. Straight-line distance: 146.01 mi (234.98 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 Scottsboro
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,372 |
| Coordinates | 34.6723100, -86.0341500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scottsboro (-86.03415, 34.67231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.68 | $51.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.88 | $57.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.36 | $62.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.71 | $73.43 |
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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