Origin
Auburn, AL
Afternoon in Auburn on Friday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Coosada, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
66.4 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, AL
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Coosada, AL
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Trip Overview
Auburn to Coosada is 66.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via I 85 and I 65, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region. With nearly all of your travel on major highways, this route is straightforward and efficient, making it a good option for a quick transit between these two points. Plan for a simple, no-fuss drive that gets you where you need to go without much complication.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 51 mi | 55m |
| AL 143 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| I 65 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| North College Street | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Coosada Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 51 mi, about 55m
Traffic on I-85
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,128 veh/hr typical · worst 3,842
Quietest
2 AM
~272 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Coosada, 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: Montgomery
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 85
51 mi
·
55 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
6
Merge onto I 65; US 82
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 65; US 82
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward AL 143 North: Millbrook, Coosada
8
Turn straight onto AL 143
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
AL 143
9
Turn right onto Coosada Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Coosada Road
10
Arrive at destination
Coosada Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 59.4 — 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
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-65 North: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
5
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward AL 143 North: Millbrook, Coosada
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AL 143 North: Millbrook, Coosada
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.73 one way
$19.45 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| premium | $4.49 | $11.73 | $23.45 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.64 | $29.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Coosada, AL
Afternoon in Coosada on Friday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 89% of this 66.4-mile trip on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 51 miles on I 85. The highway portion concludes as you approach Coosada, transitioning to surface roads for the final segment. Expect a steady cruising experience for most of the drive, with a higher density of exits as you stay on the interstate.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and AL 143. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North College Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 4.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
701 ft
154 ft
Total Climb
129 ft
Total Descent
651 ft
Highest Point
701 ft
Elevation Range
547 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Auburn, AL
Full guide →Founded 1836
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.
Top landmarks
- • Auburn University Historic District — historic district in Auburn, Alabama
- • Auburn City Hall — city hall
- • Old Main and Church Street Historic District
Arriving in Coosada, AL
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51 miles on I 85. 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 4.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coosada, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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