How far is Trinity, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Trinity, AL to Auburn, AL is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
197.29 mi
03h 25m
Flight
166.1 mi
267.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.1 mi
Kilometers
267.32 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.29 mi
Kilometers
317.5 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in Trinity
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trinity
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trinity
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
Lake Purdy
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America

From Trinity
98.4 mi
01h 42m
To Auburn
98.9 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Trinity and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lile Street

    34 m · 11 sec · Lile Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Seneca Drive

    80 m · 13 sec · North Seneca Drive

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Old Trinity Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Old Trinity Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McEntire Lane Northwest

    1342 ft · 27 sec · McEntire Lane Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gordon Terry Parkway

    49 m · 9 sec · Gordon Terry Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67

    699 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 67 South

    132 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Beltline Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Beltline Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Point Mallard Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

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

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

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

    2557 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  21. 21

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

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 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 Trinity 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
102 mi · 52%
I-65 South
67.5 mi · 34%
Beltline Road
5 mi · 3%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 2%
Montgomery
4.24 mi · 2%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.2 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 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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
166.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Purdy
01h 42m from Trinity
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trinity 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 Trinity to Auburn?

The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Lake Purdy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Trinity and 98.9 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Purdy

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

15 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

70 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

82 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

86 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trinity and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 166.1 mi (267.32 km).

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#1 Trinity

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

Population2,095
Coordinates34.6067600, -87.0883500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Lile Street (-87.088327, 34.606902)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.35 L · about $26.36
Round trip
$52.72
13.92 gal · 52.7 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.36 $52.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.64 $59.29
Premium $4.63 $32.19 $64.38
Diesel $5.42 $37.69 $75.38

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 Trinity and Auburn. The current time is 21:33:59.

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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.