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

The driving distance from Grand Bay, AL to Auburn, AL is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
244.4 mi
03h 43m
Flight
223.86 mi
360.27 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.86 mi
Kilometers
360.27 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.4 mi
Kilometers
393.33 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 5:26 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Bay
Sun, May 31, 9:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Bay
2026-05-31T01:42
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 31, 5:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
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 Grand Bay
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
McKenzie
AL

Town

From Grand Bay
122.1 mi
01h 51m
To Auburn
122.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dezauche Lane

    114 m · 23 sec · Dezauche Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Potter Tract

    120 m · 20 sec · Potter Tract

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Government Boulevard

    632 ft · 19 sec · Government Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grand Bay Wilmer Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Bay Wilmer Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery

    3020 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    170.3 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Bay 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
171 mi · 70%
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 21%
Grand Bay Wilmer Road
17.2 mi · 7%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 2%
US 29
0.17 mi
Government Boulevard
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Continue straight

170 mi · 03h 04m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
223.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenzie
01h 51m from Grand Bay
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Bay 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 Grand Bay to Auburn?

The road trip is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.1 miles from Grand Bay and 122.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 $32.68 one way or $65.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McKenzie

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

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

Montgomery, AL

95 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

101 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

102 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Bay and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 223.86 mi (360.27 km).

Grand Bay

#1 Grand Bay

Census designated place

Population3,672
Coordinates30.4763100, -88.3422300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Dezauche Lane (-88.342251, 30.47636)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.65 L · about $32.68
Round trip
$65.36
17.26 gal · 65.3 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.68 $65.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.76 $73.51
Premium $4.63 $39.91 $79.83
Diesel $5.42 $46.73 $93.46

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Bay and Auburn. The current time is 01:42:38.

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.