How far is Scottsboro, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Scottsboro, AL to Auburn, AL is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
192.15 mi
03h 26m
Flight
146.01 mi
234.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.01 mi
Kilometers
234.98 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.15 mi
Kilometers
309.24 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, May 6, 8:41 PM CDT
Return by in Scottsboro
Thu, May 7, 12:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsboro
2026-05-06T17:14
Arrive Auburn
Wed, May 6, 8:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsboro
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
Lincoln
AL

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

From Scottsboro
96.1 mi
01h 43m
To Auburn
96.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    124 m · 20 sec · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Willow Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Willow Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bynum Street

    91 m · 9 sec · Bynum Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Drive

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Veterans Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Love Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Attalla, Rainbow City

    1432 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

    2742 ft · 1 min · Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    40.9 mi · 1 hr · West Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsboro 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
58.3 mi · 30%
Love Road
41.1 mi · 21%
West Grand Avenue
40.9 mi · 21%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 12%
Veterans Drive
13.5 mi · 7%
West Main Street
8.91 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
01h 43m from Scottsboro
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scottsboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsboro to Auburn?

The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Scottsboro and 96.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scottsboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Lincoln City Hall
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

Lincoln City Hall

Lincoln , AL
150 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.7/5 9 reviews City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

City of Lincoln Water Department

Lincoln , AL
716 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.

RAIL

Anniston

27 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

65 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsboro and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 146.01 mi (234.98 km).

Scottsboro

#1 Scottsboro

City in Alabama

Population14,372
Coordinates34.6723100, -86.0341500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.034533, 34.67232)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.67 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.35
13.56 gal · 51.34 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.68 $51.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.88 $57.75
Premium $4.63 $31.36 $62.72
Diesel $5.42 $36.71 $73.43

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsboro and Auburn. The current time is 17:14:43.

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.