How far is Pleasant Grove, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Auburn, AL is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
121.38 mi
02h 14m
Flight
105.58 mi
169.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.58 mi
Kilometers
169.91 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.38 mi
Kilometers
195.34 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Grove
2026-04-22T20:29
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Grove
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 Pleasant Grove
60.1 mi
01h 07m
To Auburn
61.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    44 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ensley Pleasant Grove Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Ensley Pleasant Grove Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Crawford Street

    1415 ft · 46 sec · Crawford Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gary Avenue

    2173 ft · 1 min · Gary Avenue

  6. 6

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

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

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

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

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

    2557 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  11. 11

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

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 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 Pleasant Grove 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
102 mi · 84%
I 20 East
6.5 mi · 5%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 4%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.52 mi · 2%
Ensley Pleasant Grove Road
2.07 mi · 2%
Park Road
1.12 mi · 1%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 07m from Pleasant Grove
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pleasant Grove 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 Pleasant Grove to Auburn?

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 60.1 miles from Pleasant Grove and 61.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant Grove 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 Pleasant Grove and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 105.58 mi (169.91 km).

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#1 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population10,260
Coordinates33.4909400, -86.9702700
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-86.970165, 33.490938)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.21 L · about $16.21
Round trip
$32.42
8.56 gal · 32.42 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.21 $32.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.63 $19.80 $39.59
Diesel $5.42 $23.18 $46.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Grove and Auburn. The current time is 20:29:33.

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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.