How far is Riverside, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Riverside, AL to Auburn, AL is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Auburn.
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Start on the route
75 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto St Clair County 57
56 m · 8 sec · St Clair County 57
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Continue on Depot Street
2141 ft · 2 min · Depot Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln
1053 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Rockford Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Turn left
1244 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
23 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Turn left
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Rockford Highway
Merge slight left
57.3 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Auburn?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Goodwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Riverside and 51.2 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Goodwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodwater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 80.58 mi (129.68 km).
#1 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6062100, -86.2044200 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.67 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $15.00 | $29.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $21.02 | $42.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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