How far is Auburn, AL from Trinity, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Trinity, AL is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.81 mi
02h 11m
Flight
71.32 mi
114.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.32 mi
Kilometers
114.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.81 mi
Kilometers
150.97 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trinity
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Trinity
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Roanoke
AL

City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States

From Auburn
47 mi
01h 05m
To Trinity
46.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1983 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston

    942 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Quintard Drive

    1648 ft · 37 sec · Quintard Drive

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    120 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Meadow Avenue

    1436 ft · 35 sec · Meadow Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Airport Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Caffey Drive

    100 m · 14 sec · Caffey Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sweetheart Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
6.15 mi · 7%
North College Street
5.14 mi · 5%
Airport Road
1.5 mi · 2%
Quintard Drive
1.06 mi · 1%
Meadow Avenue
0.27 mi
AL 21
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp left

71.5 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roanoke
01h 05m from Auburn
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Trinity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roanoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Auburn and 46.9 miles from Trinity.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Trinity.

Stop Ideas Near Roanoke

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

70 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

116 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Trinity. Straight-line distance: 71.32 mi (114.78 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Trinity

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

Population2,467
Coordinates33.5895500, -85.8688500
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Trinity (-85.86885, 33.58955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $12.53
Round trip
$25.07
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.53 $25.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.10 $28.19
Premium $4.63 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.42 $17.92 $35.85

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 Trinity. The current time is 00:55:24.

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.