Traveling from Auburn to Morris covers 127.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 43 minutes. This straightforward trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $19 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate across Alabama. The route transitions through the Southeast region using a combination of US 280, US 231, and I-65. Because the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
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
63.7 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 280
59 mi
1h 10m
US 231
42.8 mi
57m
I 65
12.8 mi
14m
North College Street
4.8 mi
7m
Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi
3m
US 31
2.1 mi
3m
Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi
3m
Finley Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 280
— 59 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Morris, 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
6.4 mi·7 min·US 280; AL 50
8
Continue on US 280; AL 49
13 mi·15 min·US 280; AL 49
9
Continue on US 280; AL 22
26 mi·30 min·US 280; AL 22
10
Continue on US 231; US 280
43 mi·57 min·US 231; US 280
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 280
0.4 mi·29 sec·US 280
Toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
12
Merge onto US 31; US 280
2.9 mi·3 min·Red Mountain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 31
1.5 mi·3 min·Carraway Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto AL 378
0.6 mi·1 min·Finley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 19th Street North
49 ft·1 sec·19th Street North
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 65 North
17
Merge onto I 65
13 mi·14 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 275Toward AL 3: Morris
19
Turn right onto Mary Buckelew Parkway
0.2 mi·16 sec·Mary Buckelew Parkway
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
2.1 mi·3 min·US 31
21
Turn right onto Morris Majestic Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Morris Majestic Road
22
Turn left onto Stouts Road
80 ft·3 sec·Stouts Road
23
Arrive at destination
Stouts Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive, you can easily complete it with just one planned stop to stretch your legs or grab a quick snack. Aim to time your departure to avoid peak congestion on I-65, as this portion of the route can slow down significantly during rush hour. Keep your fuel budget of $19 in mind when planning your stops, as prices may fluctuate slightly between rural stretches and larger hubs. Prioritize checking your tire pressure before leaving Auburn, given the high percentage of highway driving. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your departure time to suit your personal pace rather than rushing the 127.4-mile trek.
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 63.7 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 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 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 17m 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 Morris, 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 127.4 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 280 for about 59 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 124.5 — 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
5
106.2 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|US 280
Take the exit onto US 280 toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
5
106.5 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway
Merge onto US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
111.7 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
124.5 mi into trip|~2h 38m in
Take the exit toward AL 3: Morris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 275
Toward AL 3: Morris
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.24 one way
$38.48 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$21.12
$42.24
premium
$4.56
$22.87
$45.73
diesel
$5.61
$28.13
$56.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.2
0
$13.38
$6.12
Efficient EV
31.9
0
$11.15
$5.10
EV Truck/SUV
51
0
$17.84
$8.15
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 20, 2026
Origin
Auburn, AL
Late night
in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Morris, AL
Late night
in Morris on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Vincent, AL
64 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
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
2h 43m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 94% of this journey is spent on major roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, where you will spend 59 miles navigating US 280. The drive shifts from regional highway connectors to the more heavily trafficked I-65 corridor as you approach your destination. While the road is designed for consistent speeds, the transition between different highway types requires you to stay alert to changing traffic patterns. You will find that the route remains predictable, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm for the duration of the 2-hour and 43-minute trip.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59 mi on US 280.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and US 231. 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 2h 43m drive. You will face about 12 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 106.2 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.5 miles (US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 59 miles on US 280. 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 106.2 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.5 miles (US 31; US 280 / Red Mountain Expressway): 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 Morris, AL before heading back.
