Origin
Huguley, AL
Late night in Huguley on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huguley, AL to Auburn, 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
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
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.
Huguley, AL
İdil Çelikler
Auburn, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Huguley to Auburn is 24.9 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 85, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a short drive, perfect for a quick relocation or a travel day with minimal mileage. You'll primarily be on interstate, making it a functional transit rather than a scenic journey. Given its brevity, it's an easy one-day trip with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 19.4 mi | 20m |
| East Glenn Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| South Phillips Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bent Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Gay Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cusseta Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 19.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huguley, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on Cusseta Road
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cusseta Road
2
Turn left onto CR 208
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Phillips Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I-85 South: Montgomery
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 85
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Auburn, Opelika
6
Keep slight right at fork
285 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Auburn, Opelika
7
Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bent Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Glenn Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Gay Street
367 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Gay Street
10
Turn left
285 ft
·
20 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 208 / South Phillips Road
Turn left onto CR 208 / South Phillips Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I-85 South: Montgomery
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-85 South: Montgomery
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Auburn, Opelika
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Auburn, Opelika
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East Glenn Avenue
Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
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
Auburn, AL
Late night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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 warmer 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 route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 78% of the journey on interstate. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 19.4 miles on I 85, offering a consistent pace. Expect a straightforward, efficient drive for the majority of the trip. The main roads include I 85, East Glenn Avenue, and South Phillips Road, indicating a transition from interstate to more local roads as you approach your destination. The profile is clearly highway-focused, suggesting minimal detours or winding sections.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and East Glenn Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 208 / South Phillips Road.
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 24.9 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: near the start (CR 208 / South Phillips Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Huguley, AL to Auburn, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Opelika along the way.
Opelika
20.8 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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: 24.9 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 (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Auburn, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (CR 208 / South Phillips Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 85): 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 Auburn, 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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