How far is Auburn, AL from Stevenson, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Stevenson, AL is about 209 miles (336.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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
209.02 mi
04h 22m
Flight
157.42 mi
253.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.42 mi
Kilometers
253.35 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.02 mi
Kilometers
336.39 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevenson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Stevenson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
Ragland
AL

Town

From Auburn
104.6 mi
02h 11m
To Stevenson
104.5 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.2 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1053 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadway Avenue

    22.7 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    41.1 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-59 North: Gadsden

    2604 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tammy Little Drive

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 72

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · John T Reid Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 117: Stevenson

    1316 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    30 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
62.2 mi · 30%
I-59 North
37.7 mi · 18%
South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 11%
John T Reid Parkway
16.8 mi · 8%
Tammy Little Drive
12.6 mi · 6%
East Main Street
8.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

41.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ragland
02h 11m from Auburn
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Stevenson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209 miles (336.4 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Ragland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Auburn and 104.5 miles from Stevenson.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.95 one way or $55.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ragland

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

32 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

66 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Stevenson. Straight-line distance: 157.42 mi (253.35 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Stevenson

City in Alabama

Population1,896
Coordinates34.8686900, -85.8394200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Stevenson (-85.83942, 34.86869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.92 L · about $27.95
Round trip
$55.90
14.76 gal · 55.84 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.95 $55.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.63 $34.13 $68.27
Diesel $5.42 $39.96 $79.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Stevenson. The current time is 23:07:31.

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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.