Origin
Millbrook, AL
Late night in Millbrook on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millbrook, AL to Auburn, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millbrook, AL
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Auburn, AL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 64.4-mile drive from Millbrook, AL to Auburn, AL takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, it's an economical option for a short excursion within Alabama. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a quick and efficient journey between these two Southeast communities. You'll spend most of your time on I-85, so expect a direct and uncomplicated drive. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss way to get from point A to point B without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| Main Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| South College Street | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| I 65 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 51.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millbrook, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on AL 143
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 South: Montgomery
3
Merge onto I 65; US 82
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 65; US 82
4
Take the exit
393 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
6
Continue on I 85
51 mi
·
56 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 29: Auburn
8
Keep slight left at fork
221 ft
·
11 sec
Toward AL 147 North: Auburn
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 29
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South College Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right
291 ft
·
21 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Millbrook, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 60.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
4
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 29: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 29: Auburn
8
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AL 147 North: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward AL 147 North: Auburn
5
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 29 / South College Street
Turn left onto US 29 / South College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.73 one way
$19.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
3 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
1h 19m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 85% of this 64.4-mile journey, predominantly on I-85. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.2 miles on I-85, offering a solid period of consistent driving. While the bulk of the trip is interstate, you will transition to local roads like Main Street and South College Street as you approach Auburn. This means the latter part of your drive will involve navigating city streets, a change of pace from the open highway. Overall, it's a functional drive designed for expediency rather than scenic detours.
85% 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: 51.2 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Main Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in.
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 64.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Millbrook, AL
Full guide →Millbrook is a small town in the River Heritage region of Alabama, near Montgomery.
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 1h 19m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.2 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: at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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