How far is Bay Minette, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Bay Minette, AL to Auburn, AL is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.3 mi
02h 54m
Flight
179.92 mi
289.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.92 mi
Kilometers
289.56 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.3 mi
Kilometers
314.31 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 29, 1:55 PM CDT
Return by in Bay Minette
Wed, Apr 29, 4:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Minette
2026-04-29T11:00
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 29, 1:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Minette
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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Bay Minette
97.6 mi
01h 27m
To Auburn
97.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Minette and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Hoyle Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Hoyle Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    66 m · 6 sec · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Square

    90 m · 7 sec · Hand Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Hand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hand Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    132.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
137 mi · 70%
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 26%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 2%
Hand Avenue
1.96 mi · 1%
US 29
0.17 mi
Hoyle Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 23m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
01h 27m from Bay Minette
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bay Minette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Minette to Auburn?

The road trip is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Bay Minette and 97.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bay Minette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

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Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Camden, AL

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

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Minette and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 179.92 mi (289.56 km).

Bay Minette

#1 Bay Minette

County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA

Population9,509
Coordinates30.8829600, -87.7730500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoyle Avenue (-87.772795, 30.883048)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.09 L · about $26.09
Round trip
$52.18
13.78 gal · 52.18 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.09 $52.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.34 $58.69
Premium $4.63 $31.87 $63.73
Diesel $5.42 $37.31 $74.62

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Minette and Auburn. The current time is 11:00:55.

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.