Origin
Prattville, AL
Late night in Prattville on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prattville, 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
1h 22m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prattville, AL
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Auburn, AL
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Trip Overview
Prattville to Auburn is 67.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I-85, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on the interstate, making it an easy day trip or a quick leg of a longer journey. Expect a functional drive focused on getting you from point A to point B efficiently, with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| South College Street | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Cobbs Ford Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Wetumpka Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 51.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on Wetumpka Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wetumpka Street
2
Turn right onto US 31
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Memorial Drive
3
Turn left onto East Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on Cobbs Ford Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cobbs Ford Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
7.6 mi
·
9 min
6
Take the exit
393 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
8
Continue on I 85
51 mi
·
56 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 29: Auburn
10
Keep slight left at fork
221 ft
·
11 sec
Toward AL 147 North: Auburn
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto US 29
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South College Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right
291 ft
·
21 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Prattville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 63.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
8
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
$10.24 one way
$20.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
4:25 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
19 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
1h 22m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with a 75% share on interstates and major roads. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch, 51.2 miles, on I-85, experiencing a consistent, higher-speed environment. As you approach Auburn, the route will transition to South College Street and East Main Street, offering a more local feel after the interstate segment. The majority of the drive is designed for steady progress, making it a predictable and manageable experience behind the wheel.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and South College Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.8 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: at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 1h 22m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). 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 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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