How far is Rogersville, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Rogersville, AL to Auburn, AL is about 222.6 miles (358.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
222.67 mi
03h 46m
Flight
185.28 mi
298.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.28 mi
Kilometers
298.18 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.67 mi
Kilometers
358.35 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM CDT
Return by in Rogersville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
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
Birmingham
AL

The most populous city in Alabama.

From Rogersville
111.2 mi
01h 53m
To Auburn
111.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on United States Highway 72

    20.9 mi · 29 min · United States Highway 72

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    84.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 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 Rogersville 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
102 mi · 46%
I-65 South
85.1 mi · 38%
United States Highway 72
20.9 mi · 9%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 2%
Montgomery
4.24 mi · 2%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

84.8 mi · 01h 31m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
185.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
01h 53m from Rogersville
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rogersville 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 Rogersville to Auburn?

The road trip is about 222.6 miles (358.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Rogersville and 111.5 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.77 one way or $59.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

1 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

71 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

79 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 185.28 mi (298.18 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

Population1,293
Coordinates34.8257800, -87.2967600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: United States Highway 72 (-87.297079, 34.824975)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.74 L · about $29.77
Round trip
$59.53
15.72 gal · 59.48 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.77 $59.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.48 $66.95
Premium $4.63 $36.35 $72.71
Diesel $5.42 $42.56 $85.12

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogersville and Auburn. The current time is 18:39:48.

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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.