Origin
Auburn, AL
Late night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Dadeville, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Dadeville, AL
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Trip Overview
Auburn to Dadeville is 25.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via US 280, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment, making it ideal for a quick transition between towns. It's a practical choice if you need to cover this specific stretch without a significant time investment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| North College Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| North Broadnax Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Columbus Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cusseta Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Tallassee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 280
— 20.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Dadeville, AL.
1
Start on this road
291 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto North College Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North College Street
3
Enter roundabout onto AL 147
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
North College Street
4
Continue on AL 147
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Street
5
Take the ramp onto AL 147
165 ft
·
3 sec
·
North College Street
6
Continue on US 280; AL 147
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US 280; AL 147
7
Continue on US 280; AL 50
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 280; AL 50
8
Turn left onto AL 49
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Broadnax Street
9
Turn right onto West Cusseta Street
268 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Cusseta Street
10
Turn left onto North Tallassee Street
268 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Tallassee Street
11
Turn left onto AL 49
271 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Columbus Street
12
Turn left onto AL 49
198 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Broadnax Street
13
Arrive at destination
AL 49
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North College Street
At end of road, turn right onto North College Street
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
AL 147 / North College Street
Enter roundabout onto AL 147 / North College Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
24.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
AL 49 / North Broadnax Street
Turn left onto AL 49 / North Broadnax Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
AL 49 / West Columbus Street
Turn left onto AL 49 / West Columbus Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
AL 49 / North Broadnax Street
Turn left onto AL 49 / North Broadnax Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.84 one way
$7.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Dadeville, AL
Late night in Dadeville on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
21 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
32m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 79% of the 25.4 miles on major roadways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 20.1 miles on US 280 before transitioning to surface streets. The highway portion offers a consistent cruising experience, with fewer interruptions than you might find on more local roads. Be prepared for a shift in pace once you leave US 280.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on US 280.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and North College Street. 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 Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 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): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (AL 147 / North College Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (AL 49 / North Broadnax Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Auburn, AL
Full guide →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.
Arriving in Dadeville, 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 32m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on US 280. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (AL 147 / North College Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (AL 49 / North Broadnax Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dadeville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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