Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
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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Moffits Mill, AL
Antonio Garcia Prats
Auburn to Moffits Mill is 22.9 miles and takes about 39m via Crawford Road, Lee County Road 240, and I 85, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a quick hop, primarily on surface roads with a brief interstate segment. Plan this drive if you need a simple, efficient transit between these two locations without extensive travel time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford Road | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Lee County Road 240 | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| I 85 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| East Glenn Avenue | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Marvyn Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bent Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Gay Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Moffits Mill, AL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto North Gay Street
Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 85; US 29
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto AL 51
Turn left onto AL 169
Turn slight left onto CR 240
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto North Gay Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I-85 North, US 29 North: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward AL 51, AL 169: Opelika, Hurtsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto AL 51 / Marvyn Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 2:46AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Afternoon in Moffits Mill on Wednesday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 2:46AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route features 18% highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 10.5 miles on Crawford Road. After leaving the interstate, expect typical surface road conditions with local traffic and intersections. The transition from highway to local roads is noticeable as you exit I 85.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Gay Street.
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 22.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 Gay Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
190 ft
Total Descent
499 ft
Highest Point
778 ft
~8.2 mi in
Elevation Range
386 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, AL to Moffits Mill, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Hurtsboro along the way.
Hurtsboro
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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