How far is Collinsville, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Collinsville, AL to Auburn, AL is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
153.29 mi
02h 44m
Flight
116.36 mi
187.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.36 mi
Kilometers
187.27 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.29 mi
Kilometers
246.69 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Collinsville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collinsville
2026-04-16T01:51
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collinsville
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
Talladega
AL

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

From Collinsville
76.6 mi
01h 22m
To Auburn
76.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    654 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    972 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

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

    1432 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

    2742 ft · 1 min · Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    40.9 mi · 1 hr · West Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collinsville 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
58.3 mi · 38%
West Grand Avenue
40.9 mi · 27%
West Main Street
25.3 mi · 17%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 15%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 3%
Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast
0.52 mi
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 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Talladega
01h 22m from Collinsville
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collinsville and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Talladega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Collinsville and 76.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collinsville and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Talladega

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

35 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

66 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

112 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collinsville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.27 km).

Collinsville

#1 Collinsville

Town in Alabama

Population1,938
Coordinates34.2639800, -85.8605300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-85.860587, 34.264006)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.48 L · about $20.49
Round trip
$40.98
10.82 gal · 40.96 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.49 $40.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.04 $46.08
Premium $4.63 $25.02 $50.04
Diesel $5.42 $29.30 $58.59

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Collinsville and Auburn. The current time is 01:51:57.

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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.