How far is Robertsdale, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Robertsdale, AL to Auburn, AL is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.29 mi
03h 25m
Flight
193.45 mi
311.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.45 mi
Kilometers
311.33 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.29 mi
Kilometers
354.53 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 29, 6:34 AM CDT
Return by in Robertsdale
Wed, Apr 29, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robertsdale
2026-04-29T03:09
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 29, 6:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robertsdale
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 Robertsdale
110 mi
01h 42m
To Auburn
110.2 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Street

    862 ft · 31 sec · Pennsylvania Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    21.5 mi · 29 min · Milwaukee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    132.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  7. 7

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

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robertsdale 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
137 mi · 62%
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 23%
Milwaukee Street
21.5 mi · 10%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.29 mi · 2%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 2%
US 29
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 23m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
193.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
01h 42m from Robertsdale
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Robertsdale 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 Robertsdale to Auburn?

The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 110 miles from Robertsdale and 110.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.42 one way or $58.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Robertsdale 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 Robertsdale and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 193.45 mi (311.33 km).

Robertsdale

#1 Robertsdale

City in Alabama, United States

Population7,030
Coordinates30.5538000, -87.7119300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Street (-87.711856, 30.553674)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.43 L · about $29.42
Round trip
$58.85
15.54 gal · 58.86 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.42 $58.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.09 $66.18
Premium $4.63 $35.94 $71.87
Diesel $5.42 $42.07 $84.15

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Robertsdale and Auburn. The current time is 03:09:02.

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.