Origin
Auburn, AL
Late night in Auburn on Friday
Local time
1:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Glencoe, 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
2h 38m
Distance
116.4 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m
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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Glencoe, AL
Rino Adamo
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, AL to Glencoe, AL covers 116.4 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 431, Veterans Memorial Parkway, AL 147 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.4 miles on US 431. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.2 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 77.4 mi | 1h 47m |
| Veterans Memorial Parkway | 25.4 mi | 30m |
| AL 147 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| North College Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Henry Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 280 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 77.4 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Glencoe, AL.
1
Start on this road
291 ft
·
24 sec
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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
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 280; AL 147
7
Turn right onto AL 147
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
AL 147
Use the right lane.
8
Turn sharp left onto US 431
71 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 431
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 431
Toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 431
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 431
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 431
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 431
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Henry Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 431
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto North College Street
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
North College Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Railroad Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
East Railroad Avenue
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.2 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glencoe, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, AL
This is one driving day of about 116.4 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Auburn, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 431 for about 77.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 431 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.4 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 88.3 — 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
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North College Street
At end of road, turn right onto North College Street
Navigation decision point
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 431
Turn sharp left onto US 431
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
84.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
US 431
Take the exit onto US 431 toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
7
88.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
US 431
Take the exit onto US 431 toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
8
88.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
US 431
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431 toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.05 one way
$34.10 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
| premium | $4.49 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Glencoe, AL
Late night in Glencoe on Friday
Local time
1:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Wadley, AL
58 mi in
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
4 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
2h 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Freedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 96.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
116.4 mi in 2h 38m, mostly highway — 77.4 mi of that is on US 431.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.4 mi on US 431.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and Veterans Memorial Parkway. You will hit about 9 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 116.4 miles you will encounter 9 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): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (US 431): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles (US 431): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,091 ft
554 ft
Total Climb
900 ft
Total Descent
1,047 ft
Highest Point
1,091 ft
~91.4 mi in
Elevation Range
537 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Glencoe, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Anniston along the way.
Anniston
88.1 mi in
|
~2h 2m
|
via US 431
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 Glencoe, 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 2h 38m. Total distance: 116.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.4 miles on US 431. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North College Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (US 431): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles (US 431): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Freedom Riders National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glencoe, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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