How far is Blue Ridge, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Blue Ridge, AL to Auburn, AL is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
48.65 mi
01h 03m
Flight
42.12 mi
67.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.12 mi
Kilometers
67.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.65 mi
Kilometers
78.3 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Ridge
Wed, Apr 15, 1:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Ridge
2026-04-14T23:17
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Ridge
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
Shorter
AL

Town

From Blue Ridge
29.9 mi
00h 31m
To Auburn
18.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Jasmine Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Jasmine Hill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I-85 North, US 80 East: Atlanta

    678 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-85 North, US 80 East: Atlanta

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 North
44.7 mi · 92%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 8%
Jasmine Hill Road
1.91 mi · 4%
US 29
0.17 mi
AL 147 North
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I-85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I-85 North, US 80 East: Atlanta

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorter
00h 31m from Blue Ridge
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blue Ridge and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Ridge to Auburn?

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Shorter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Blue Ridge and 18.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blue Ridge and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Shorter

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

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

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39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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104 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Ridge and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 42.12 mi (67.79 km).

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#1 Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4926400, -86.1905200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Jasmine Hill Road (-86.190178, 32.492262)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.5 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.03
3.44 gal · 13 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.51 $13.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.33 $14.65
Premium $4.63 $7.96 $15.91
Diesel $5.42 $9.31 $18.63

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Ridge and Auburn. The current time is 23:17:06.

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.