Auburn to Brundidge is 77.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 55 minutes via South Prairie Street, I 85, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a drive with frequent turns as you navigate local roads and some highway time. With a duration under two hours and a low fuel cost, this is a straightforward, same-day excursion. It's a practical option for a quick journey between these two Alabama towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.7 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Prairie Street
28 mi
41m
South Main Street
22.1 mi
33m
I 85
12.2 mi
13m
AL 93
5.2 mi
9m
North College Street
3.8 mi
7m
AL 81
2.9 mi
5m
AL 201
1.5 mi
2m
North Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
South Prairie Street
— 28 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Brundidge, AL.
1
Start on this road
291 ft·25 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North College Street
3.8 mi·7 min·North College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I-85 South: MontgomeryUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 85
12 mi·13 min·I 85
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga
6
Turn left onto AL 81
2.6 mi·4 min·AL 81
7
Turn slight left onto AL 81
0.3 mi·28 sec·AL 81
8
Turn right onto AL 81
0.3 mi·29 sec·Wright Street
9
Continue on AL 81
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Water Street
10
Turn left onto AL 81
0.4 mi·46 sec·North Main Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto AL 81
149 ft·8 sec·West Northside Street
12
Turn left onto AL 81
357 ft·14 sec·North Main Street
13
Turn left onto US 80
152 ft·9 sec·West Martin Luther King Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 29
22 mi·33 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 29
28 mi·41 min·South Prairie Street
16
Turn left onto AL 201
1.5 mi·2 min·AL 201
17
Turn left onto AL 93
5.2 mi·9 min·AL 93
18
Turn right onto AL 10
137 ft·2 sec·South A Graham Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
AL 10
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 55 minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight, though the drive is short enough to manage even with an afternoon start. With a fuel cost estimate of $12, you won't need extensive planning for gas stops, but it's always wise to top off before leaving Auburn. Pay close attention to your navigation, especially during the local road segments, as the "turn-heavy" nature of this route means frequent directional changes are key to staying on track.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.7 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brundidge, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Auburn, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, AL
This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Auburn, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Prairie Street for about 28 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North College Street
At end of road, turn left onto North College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.9 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I-85 South: Montgomery
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-85 South: Montgomery
5
16.4 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga
5
19.5 mi into trip|~27m in|AL 81 / Wright Street
Turn right onto AL 81 / Wright Street
Navigation decision point
7
20.5 mi into trip|~29m in|US 80 / West Martin Luther King Highway
Turn left onto US 80 / West Martin Luther King Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.70 one way
$23.41 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$12.85
$25.70
premium
$4.56
$13.91
$27.82
diesel
$5.61
$17.11
$34.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.14
$3.72
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.78
$3.10
EV Truck/SUV
31
0
$10.85
$4.96
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Auburn, AL
Late night
in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Brundidge, AL
Late night
in Brundidge on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
34 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, straight cruise. While 28% of the drive is on the highway, specifically I 85, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 28 miles on South Prairie Street. This suggests a journey that blends some faster highway segments with more intricate local road navigation. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to road changes and directional shifts.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28 mi on South Prairie Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North College Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, AL to Brundidge, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Notasulga along the way.
Auburn is in the River Heritage region of Alabama, and home to Auburn University in downtown Auburn. During the university's home football games, the town fills up with thousands of alumni and college football fans for a weekend of tailgating.
The longest stretch is about 28 miles on South Prairie Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brundidge, AL before heading back.
