How far is Pinson, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Pinson, AL to Auburn, AL is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.84 mi
02h 16m
Flight
101.97 mi
164.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.97 mi
Kilometers
164.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.84 mi
Kilometers
200.91 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM CDT
Return by in Pinson
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinson
2026-04-18T23:33
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinson
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 Pinson
62.6 mi
01h 08m
To Auburn
62.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clayton Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Clayton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    2312 ft · 44 sec · Center Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Center Point Parkway

    5 mi · 10 min · Center Point Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Parkway East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Parkway East

  7. 7

    Continue on Parkway East

    69 m · 6 sec · Parkway East

  8. 8

    Continue on Roebuck Parkway

    1449 ft · 37 sec · Roebuck Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 59 North: Gadsden

    1057 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 South: Atlanta, Montgomery

    2492 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    12.5 mi · 13 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg

    888 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 280 East: Childersburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto United States Highway 280

    12.6 mi · 18 min · United States Highway 280

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinson 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 280
96.7 mi · 77%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
12.5 mi · 10%
Center Point Parkway
4.95 mi · 4%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 4%
I 59 North
2.42 mi · 2%
Parkway East
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 280

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 08m from Pinson
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pinson and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 62.6 miles from Pinson and 62.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pinson and Mostly 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 Pinson and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 101.97 mi (164.11 km).

Pinson

#1 Pinson

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population7,060
Coordinates33.6889900, -86.6833200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.683318, 33.688876)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.68 L · about $16.70
Round trip
$33.40
8.82 gal · 33.36 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.70 $33.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.78 $37.56
Premium $4.63 $20.40 $40.79
Diesel $5.42 $23.88 $47.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinson and Auburn. The current time is 23:33:38.

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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.