How far is West Blocton, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from West Blocton, AL to Auburn, AL is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.51 mi
02h 23m
Flight
101.68 mi
163.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.68 mi
Kilometers
163.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.51 mi
Kilometers
219.69 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Mon, May 4, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in West Blocton
Mon, May 4, 6:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Blocton
2026-05-04T01:33
Arrive Auburn
Mon, May 4, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Blocton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Prattville
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From West Blocton
68.7 mi
01h 11m
To Auburn
67.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Blocton and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Road

    614 ft · 31 sec · Hickory Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Azalea Lane

    8 m · 3 sec · Azalea Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hickory Road

    122 m · 19 sec · Hickory Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cahaba River Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cahaba River Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 5

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    777 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    103 m · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Cobbs Ford Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 56 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South College Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Blocton 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
51.4 mi · 38%
Cobbs Ford Road
8.42 mi · 6%
State Route 5
7.33 mi · 5%
South College Street
4.06 mi · 3%
Cahaba River Drive
0.86 mi · 1%
Hickory Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp left

59.9 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
01h 11m from West Blocton
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Blocton and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Blocton to Auburn?

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from West Blocton and 67.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Blocton and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Prattville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

20 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

53 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

86 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Blocton and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 101.68 mi (163.64 km).

West Blocton

#1 West Blocton

Town

Population1,228
Coordinates33.1181700, -87.1250000
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Road (-87.124849, 33.118168)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.51
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.25 $36.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.53 $41.06
Premium $4.63 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.42 $26.10 $52.20

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between West Blocton and Auburn. The current time is 01:33:29.

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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.