How far is Graysville, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Graysville, AL to Auburn, AL is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Graysville and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graysville and Auburn.
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Start on South Main Street
1464 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto 10th Avenue Southwest
111 m · 18 sec · 10th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Bankhead Highway Southwest
2452 ft · 47 sec · Bankhead Highway Southwest
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Continue on Adamsville Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Adamsville Parkway
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Continue on Forestdale Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Boulevard
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Continue on Bankhead Highway West
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankhead Highway West
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Continue on Arkadelphia Road
2484 ft · 48 sec · Arkadelphia Road
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Continue on Arkadelphia Road
670 ft · 13 sec · Arkadelphia Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown
1566 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
17.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
23 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Turn left
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Graysville and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 280 East
Take the exit straight
84.1 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Graysville and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Graysville to Auburn?
The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Graysville and 64.4 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Graysville and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sylacauga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Graysville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 110.99 mi (178.62 km).
#1 Graysville
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,066 |
| Coordinates | 33.6206600, -86.9713800 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.91 | $37.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.54 | $41.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.04 | $48.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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