How far is Bridgeport, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, AL to Auburn, AL is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
213.32 mi
03h 49m
Flight
162.08 mi
260.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.08 mi
Kilometers
260.84 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.32 mi
Kilometers
343.3 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, May 6, 9:04 PM CDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, May 7, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-05-06T17:15
Arrive Auburn
Wed, May 6, 9:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
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
Ohatchee
AL

Town in Calhoun County, Alabama

From Bridgeport
109 mi
01h 54m
To Auburn
104.3 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Johnson Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Johnson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alabama Avenue

    975 ft · 29 sec · Alabama Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    119 m · 16 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    2837 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Lewis Payne Drive

    847 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Payne Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 94

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 94

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John T Reid Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · John T Reid Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    10 mi · 11 min · John T Reid Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive

    1159 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Veterans Drive

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Love Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Attalla, Rainbow City

    1432 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

    2742 ft · 1 min · Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    40.9 mi · 1 hr · West Grand Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
58.3 mi · 27%
Love Road
41.1 mi · 19%
West Grand Avenue
40.9 mi · 19%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 11%
John T Reid Parkway
22.1 mi · 10%
Veterans Drive
12.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Rockford Highway

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 01h 08m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ohatchee
01h 54m from Bridgeport
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bridgeport and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Ohatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Bridgeport and 104.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bridgeport and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Ohatchee

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

22 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

80 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 162.08 mi (260.84 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,272
Coordinates34.9475800, -85.7144200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson Street (-85.714468, 34.947578)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.49 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.03
15.06 gal · 56.98 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.52 $57.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.63 $34.83 $69.65
Diesel $5.42 $40.77 $81.55

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Auburn. The current time is 17:15:14.

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.