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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.84 mi
02h 15m
Flight
110.99 mi
178.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.99 mi
Kilometers
178.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.84 mi
Kilometers
202.52 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 6:02 AM CDT
Return by in Graysville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graysville
2026-04-17T03:46
Arrive Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 6:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graysville
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
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Graysville
61.5 mi
01h 07m
To Auburn
64.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1464 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 10th Avenue Southwest

    111 m · 18 sec · 10th Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bankhead Highway Southwest

    2452 ft · 47 sec · Bankhead Highway Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Adamsville Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Adamsville Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Forestdale Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Bankhead Highway West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankhead Highway West

  7. 7

    Continue on Arkadelphia Road

    2484 ft · 48 sec · Arkadelphia Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Arkadelphia Road

    670 ft · 13 sec · Arkadelphia Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown

    1566 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Graysville 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
102 mi · 81%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 4%
Adamsville Parkway
3.83 mi · 3%
Forestdale Boulevard
3.59 mi · 3%
I-20 East
2.83 mi · 2%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 07m from Graysville
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graysville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 110.99 mi (178.62 km).

Graysville

#1 Graysville

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,066
Coordinates33.6206600, -86.9713800
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.97107, 33.620756)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.63
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Graysville and Auburn. The current time is 03:46:20.

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.