How far is Auburn, AL from West Blocton, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to West Blocton, AL is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and West Blocton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and West Blocton.
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Start on the route
89 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 82: Millbrook, Prattville
1671 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Cobbs Ford Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Cobbs Ford Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
58.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn right onto Birmingham Road
5 mi · 7 min · Birmingham Road
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Turn straight onto 5
637 ft · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 5
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 5
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Turn slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Cahaba River Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Cahaba River Drive
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Turn left onto Hickory Road
122 m · 23 sec · Hickory Road
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Turn left onto Azalea Lane
8 m · 3 sec · Azalea Lane
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Turn right onto Hickory Road
614 ft · 27 sec · Hickory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and West Blocton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cobbs Ford Road
Continue straight
58.7 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near West Blocton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to West Blocton?
The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Auburn and 68.5 miles from West Blocton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near West Blocton.
Stop Ideas Near Prattville
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 Prattville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and West Blocton. Straight-line distance: 101.68 mi (163.64 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 West Blocton
Town
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 33.1181700, -87.1250000 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Blocton (-87.125, 33.11817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 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 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.34 | $44.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
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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