How far is Rock Creek, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Rock Creek, AL to Auburn, AL is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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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
138.73 mi
02h 30m
Flight
110.32 mi
177.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.32 mi
Kilometers
177.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.73 mi
Kilometers
223.27 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 3, 1:23 PM CDT
Return by in Rock Creek
Sun, May 3, 3:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Creek
2026-05-03T10:52
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 3, 1:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Creek
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
Mignon
AL

Census designated place

From Rock Creek
64.6 mi
01h 15m
To Auburn
74.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Creek and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Hancock Drive

    931 ft · 43 sec · Hancock Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Road

    1075 ft · 47 sec · Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Lock 17 Road

    1683 ft · 34 sec · Lock 17 Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Warrior River Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Warrior River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Valley Road

    1546 ft · 31 sec · Valley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    155 m · 10 sec · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  8. 8

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

    1731 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

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

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

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

    2557 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  13. 13

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

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Creek 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
102 mi · 73%
I 20 East
9.93 mi · 7%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 3%
Warrior River Road
4.3 mi · 3%
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
4.17 mi · 3%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.52 mi · 2%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mignon
01h 15m from Rock Creek
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Creek and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Creek to Auburn?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Mignon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Rock Creek and 74.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Creek and Sunny near Auburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Creek and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 110.32 mi (177.55 km).

Rock Creek

#1 Rock Creek

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates33.4770500, -87.0802700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Hancock Drive (-87.08025, 33.477508)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.53 L · about $18.56
Round trip
$37.11
9.8 gal · 37.06 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.56 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.87 $41.74
Premium $4.63 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.42 $26.53 $53.07

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Creek and Auburn. The current time is 10:52:55.

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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.