How far is Stevenson, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Stevenson, AL to Auburn, AL is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
204.78 mi
03h 38m
Flight
157.42 mi
253.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.42 mi
Kilometers
253.35 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.78 mi
Kilometers
329.56 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Stevenson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevenson
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevenson
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
Ragland
AL

Town

From Stevenson
104.6 mi
01h 49m
To Auburn
100.2 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Stevenson and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1312 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    10 mi · 11 min · John T Reid Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive

    1159 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Veterans Drive

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Love Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

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

    1432 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

    2742 ft · 1 min · Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    40.9 mi · 1 hr · West Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stevenson 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
58.3 mi · 28%
Love Road
41.1 mi · 20%
West Grand Avenue
40.9 mi · 20%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 11%
John T Reid Parkway
14 mi · 7%
Veterans Drive
12.7 mi · 6%
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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ragland
01h 49m from Stevenson
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stevenson 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 Stevenson to Auburn?

The road trip is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Ragland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Stevenson and 100.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ragland

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

32 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

66 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevenson and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 157.42 mi (253.35 km).

Stevenson

#1 Stevenson

City in Alabama

Population1,896
Coordinates34.8686900, -85.8394200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Garner Street (-85.839553, 34.868859)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.35 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.76
14.46 gal · 54.7 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.38 $54.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.79 $61.59
Premium $4.63 $33.44 $66.88
Diesel $5.42 $39.15 $78.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stevenson and Auburn. The current time is 21:06:08.

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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.