How far is Auburn, AL from Smoke Rise, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Smoke Rise, AL is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Smoke Rise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Smoke Rise.
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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
25.5 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
20 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
78 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
80 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1112 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Smoke Rise Trail
1.5 km · 4 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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Continue on Smoke Rise Trail
2358 ft · 2 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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Turn right onto Scenic Trail
987 ft · 45 sec · Scenic Trail
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Turn right onto Ridge Trail
706 ft · 34 sec · Ridge Trail
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Continue on Ridge Trail
573 ft · 26 sec · Ridge Trail
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Turn left onto Crosshill Trail
1 km · 2 min · Crosshill Trail
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Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
1.5 km · 4 min · Crosshill Lane
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Turn right
48 m · 11 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 Smoke Rise.
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
42.8 mi · 00h 57m
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 Smoke Rise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Smoke Rise?
The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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 68.8 miles from Auburn and 68.8 miles from Smoke Rise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Partly Sunny near Smoke Rise.
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 Smoke Rise. Straight-line distance: 117.62 mi (189.29 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 Smoke Rise
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.8917700, -86.8202700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smoke Rise (-86.82027, 33.89177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
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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