How far is Citronelle, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Citronelle, AL to Auburn, AL is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
235.76 mi
03h 42m
Flight
192.38 mi
309.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.38 mi
Kilometers
309.6 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.76 mi
Kilometers
379.42 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, May 30, 10:08 AM CDT
Return by in Citronelle
Sat, May 30, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citronelle
2026-05-30T06:25
Arrive Auburn
Sat, May 30, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Citronelle
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Citronelle
119.4 mi
01h 51m
To Auburn
116.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    3148 ft · 2 min · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    22 mi · 25 min · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1680 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 65 North: Montgomery

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    157.5 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  7. 7

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

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Citronelle 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
158 mi · 67%
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 22%
South 3rd Street
22.3 mi · 9%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 2%
Industrial Parkway
2.49 mi · 1%
East State Street
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

158 mi · 02h 50m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
192.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
01h 51m from Citronelle
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Citronelle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Citronelle and 116.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.51 one way or $63.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Citronelle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

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

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citronelle and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 192.38 mi (309.6 km).

Citronelle

#1 Citronelle

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates31.0907300, -88.2280600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-88.228061, 31.090922)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.49 L · about $31.51
Round trip
$63.02
16.64 gal · 62.98 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.51 $63.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.43 $70.87
Premium $4.63 $38.48 $76.96
Diesel $5.42 $45.05 $90.11

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Citronelle and Auburn. The current time is 06:25:59.

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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.