How far is Smoke Rise, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Smoke Rise, AL to Auburn, AL is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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.
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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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smoke Rise and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smoke Rise and Auburn.
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Start on the route
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
1.5 km · 4 min · Crosshill Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crosshill Trail
1 km · 2 min · Crosshill Trail
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Turn right onto Ridge Trail
573 ft · 26 sec · Ridge Trail
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Continue on Ridge Trail
706 ft · 35 sec · Ridge Trail
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Turn left onto Scenic Trail
987 ft · 48 sec · Scenic Trail
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Turn left onto Smoke Rise Trail
2358 ft · 2 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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Continue on Smoke Rise Trail
1.5 km · 4 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right
1112 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
61 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
78 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
555 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
76 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
17.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 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 Smoke Rise 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Smoke Rise 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 Smoke Rise to Auburn?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Bon Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Smoke Rise and 70.6 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Smoke Rise and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Bon Air
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 Bon Air.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smoke Rise and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 117.62 mi (189.29 km).
#1 Smoke Rise
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.8917700, -86.8202700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $3.79 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
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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