Origin
Roanoke, AL
Late night in Roanoke on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, 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 4m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, AL
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Auburn, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Roanoke to Auburn, you can expect a quick 44.9-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a simple day trip, as the short duration means there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. You will spend roughly $7 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly transit through the Southeast. Since the path relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you get a straightforward, uncomplicated drive between these two Alabama locations. It is an ideal connection if you need to move between these cities efficiently without the stress of navigating complex highway systems.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 30.9 mi | 43m |
| AL 147 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| North College Street | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 280 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 30.9 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on AL 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 431
31 mi
·
43 min
·
US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn sharp right onto AL 147
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
AL 147
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 280; AL 147
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 280; AL 147
5
Turn right onto AL 147
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Street
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto AL 147
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
North College Street
7
Continue on AL 147
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North College Street
8
Turn left
291 ft
·
21 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Roanoke, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 431
Turn right onto US 431
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
AL 147
Turn sharp right onto AL 147
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
40 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
AL 147 / North College Street
Turn right onto AL 147 / North College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
40.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
AL 147 / North College Street
Enter roundabout onto AL 147 / North College Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.77 one way
$13.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
La Fayette, AL
22 mi in
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
2 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 4m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because the route features zero highway miles, you will be navigating local terrain for the duration of your 58-minute trip. This is not a high-speed interstate grind; instead, you will spend your time on roads like North College Street. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout, lacking any long, uninterrupted highway stretches. You should be prepared for frequent adjustments and turns as you make your way through the local landscape.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.9 mi on US 431.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and AL 147. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 431.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Roanoke, AL to Auburn, AL is easy. At 1h 4m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (AL 147): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 40 miles (AL 147 / North College Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 4m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.9 miles on US 431. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (AL 147): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 40 miles (AL 147 / North College Street): 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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