How far is Auburn, AL from Semmes, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Semmes, AL is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.14 mi
04h 14m
Flight
206.61 mi
332.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.61 mi
Kilometers
332.51 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.14 mi
Kilometers
363.94 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Semmes
Thu, Apr 16, 3:59 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-15T23:44
Arrive Semmes
Thu, Apr 16, 3:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:30 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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Auburn
113.1 mi
02h 07m
To Semmes
113.1 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    157.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Industrial Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Newburn Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Newburn Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Schillinger Road North

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Schillinger Road North

  14. 14

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Moffett Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wulff Road

    67 m · 10 sec · Wulff Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
158 mi · 70%
I-85 South
51.3 mi · 23%
Industrial Parkway
7.12 mi · 3%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 2%
Moffett Road
2.31 mi · 1%
Schillinger Road North
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 49m

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
206.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
02h 07m from Auburn
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Auburn and Partly Sunny near Semmes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Auburn and 113.1 miles from Semmes.

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

The direct path is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.22 one way or $60.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Auburn and Partly Sunny near Semmes.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

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Camden, AL

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

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Semmes. Straight-line distance: 206.61 mi (332.51 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Semmes

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population5,736
Coordinates30.7782400, -88.2591700
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Semmes (-88.25917, 30.77824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.21 L · about $30.22
Round trip
$60.44
15.96 gal · 60.42 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.22 $60.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.99 $67.97
Premium $4.63 $36.91 $73.82
Diesel $5.42 $43.21 $86.42

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Semmes. The current time is 23:44:52.

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.