How far is Point Clear, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Point Clear, AL to Auburn, AL is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.45 mi
03h 50m
Flight
205.88 mi
331.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.88 mi
Kilometers
331.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.45 mi
Kilometers
372.49 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, May 2, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Point Clear
Sat, May 2, 10:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Clear
2026-05-02T03:16
Arrive Auburn
Sat, May 2, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Clear
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Point Clear
115.6 mi
01h 55m
To Auburn
115.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Point Clear Weather
AL
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Saturday
Using Fairhope as the closest live forecast in the Baldwin County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Clear and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Highway 98

    714 ft · 18 sec · Scenic Highway 98

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 32

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 32

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Greeno Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Greeno Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    1914 ft · 35 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 98

    7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Spanish Fort Boulevard

    891 ft · 20 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left

    20.3 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1741 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    138.8 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  12. 12

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

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Clear and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spanish Fort Boulevard
139 mi · 60%
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 22%
US Highway 98
7.58 mi · 3%
South Greeno Road
4.92 mi · 2%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 2%
County Road 32
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Spanish Fort Boulevard

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
205.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
01h 55m from Point Clear
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Point Clear and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point Clear to Auburn?

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Point Clear and 115.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Point Clear and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Clear and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 205.88 mi (331.33 km).

Point Clear

#1 Point Clear

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population2,125
Coordinates30.4740800, -87.9191600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Scenic Highway 98 (-87.919115, 30.474102)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.92 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.88
16.34 gal · 61.84 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.94 $61.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.80 $69.59
Premium $4.63 $37.79 $75.57
Diesel $5.42 $44.24 $88.48

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Point Clear and Auburn. The current time is 03:16:42.

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.