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

The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Auburn, AL is about 112 miles (180.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.98 mi
01h 48m
Flight
79.32 mi
127.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.32 mi
Kilometers
127.66 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.98 mi
Kilometers
180.21 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 AM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Grove
2026-04-18T09:46
Arrive Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Pleasant Grove
53.1 mi
00h 54m
To Auburn
58.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Pleasant Grove and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 50

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road 50

  3. 3

    Continue on Franklin Street West

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Franklin Street West

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Concordia Street

    1515 ft · 44 sec · Concordia Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    973 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    51.2 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 Pleasant Grove and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
51.4 mi · 46%
Concordia Street
34.3 mi · 31%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 4%
County Road 50
3.03 mi · 3%
Franklin Street West
1.5 mi · 1%
US 29
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Continue straight

51.2 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
00h 54m from Pleasant Grove
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly 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 112 miles (180.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Pleasant Grove and 58.9 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.96 one way or $29.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pleasant Grove and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Grove and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 79.32 mi (127.66 km).

Pleasant Grove

#1 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population9,578
Coordinates32.9217900, -86.7947100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.794741, 32.921796)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.96 L · about $14.96
Round trip
$29.92
7.9 gal · 29.92 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.96 $29.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.82 $33.65
Premium $4.63 $18.27 $36.54
Diesel $5.42 $21.39 $42.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Grove and Auburn. The current time is 09:46:22.

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.