Origin
Auburn, AL
Night in Auburn on Friday
Local time
10:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Silverhill, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
219.7 mi
354 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
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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Silverhill, AL
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, AL to Silverhill, AL covers 219.7 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 85, Gulf Shores Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.9 miles from Auburn, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 132.8 mi | 2h 22m |
| I 85 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| Gulf Shores Parkway | 16.6 mi | 20m |
| Bay Minette Bypass | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Rabun Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| County Road 55 | 4 mi | 9m |
| North College Street | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Broad Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 132.8 mi, about 2h 22m
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 Silverhill, 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 left at fork onto I 85
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 85
Toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I-65 South: Mobile
7
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
this road
Exit 171
Toward I 65 South: Mobile
8
Merge onto I 65; US 82
133 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
I 65; US 82
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 37
Toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun
10
Turn left onto AL 287
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Rabun Road
11
Continue on AL 59
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bay Minette Bypass
12
Continue on US 31; AL 59
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Gulf Shores Parkway
13
Turn right onto CR 55
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 55
14
Continue on CR 55
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
15
Turn right onto AL 104
278 ft
·
5 sec
·
Silverhill Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
AL 104
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.9 miles from Auburn, AL, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.8 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 48 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.9 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silverhill, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 219.7 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 I 65 for about 132.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.9 miles from Auburn, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.8 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 188.5 — 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
6
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
6
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-65 South: Mobile
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-65 South: Mobile
6
188.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
Take the exit toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 37
Toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minett...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.19 one way
$64.37 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $35.73 | $71.46 |
| premium | $4.49 | $38.80 | $77.60 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $48.43 | $96.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.55 |
| Efficient EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.76 | $14.06 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Silverhill, AL
Night in Silverhill on Friday
Local time
10:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
219.7 mi in 4h 17m, mostly highway — 132.8 mi of that is on I 65.
91% 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: 132.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 85. You will hit about 11 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
6/10
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 219.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 55.2 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
701 ft
143 ft
Total Climb
354 ft
Total Descent
912 ft
Highest Point
701 ft
Elevation Range
558 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.
Between Auburn, AL and Silverhill, AL, road signs point toward Bay Minette and Rabun.
Bay Minette
188.5 mi in
|
~3h 28m
Rabun
188.5 mi in
|
~3h 28m
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 Silverhill, AL
Full guide →Founded 1897
Top landmarks
- • People's Supply Company — historic building in Silverhill, Baldwin County, Alabama
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 4h 17m. Total distance: 219.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 132.8 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Silverhill, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 55.2 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Silverhill, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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