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Trip from Troy, AL to Auburn, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

89.7 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Troy, AL

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Auburn, AL

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling between Troy and Auburn, Alabama, expect a straightforward 89.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes. Because this trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate spending roughly $12 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate the Southeast. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will spend your time on local roads rather than interstate corridors. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Alabama hubs that offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.8 miles from Troy, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 85 41.9 mi 44m
US 231 35.8 mi 41m
Taylor Road 4.8 mi 7m
South College Street 4.1 mi 8m
Trojan Way 1.5 mi 2m
North 3 Notch Street 0.6 mi <1m
West Fairview Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
East Walnut Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 85 — 41.9 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy, AL and Auburn, AL.

1

Start on this road

87 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · East Walnut Street
3

Turn right onto US 29

0.6 mi · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street
4

Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West Fairview Avenue
5

Turn right onto Orion Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Orion Street
6

Turn straight onto Trojan Way

1.5 mi · 2 min · Trojan Way
7

Turn right onto US 231

3.1 mi · 3 min · US 231
8

Continue on US 231

33 mi · 38 min · US 231
9

Turn right onto AL 271

4.8 mi · 7 min · Taylor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta
11

Merge onto I 85; US 80

42 mi · 44 min · I 85; US 80
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 29: Auburn
13

Keep slight left at fork

221 ft · 11 sec
Toward AL 147 North: Auburn Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto US 29

4.1 mi · 8 min · South College Street
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right

291 ft · 21 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 89.7-mile drive, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for lengthy rest stops, as the duration is short enough to drive in one go without fatigue. Ensure your vehicle is ready to handle the frequent turns and local road conditions that define this path. Budgeting $12 for fuel is a safe estimate, but keeping an eye on local gas prices before you depart is always a smart move. Because the route relies exclusively on local streets, stay alert to changing speed limits and intersection turns as you transition between the various roads mentioned.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.8 miles from Troy, AL, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 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 20 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.8 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Troy, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Troy, AL

This is one driving day of about 89.7 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Troy, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 41.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Montgomery County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pike Road, AL

45 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

Pike Road, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pike Road, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Troy, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 54min in / 54min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+13343988440

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee Pike Road

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pike Rd, Alabama

0.9 mi

US Deli

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Troy, Alabama

0.5 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Well Red

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Auburn, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13342463021

Visit website

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Auburn, Alabama

0.2 mi

Fuse Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Troy, Alabama

0.2 mi

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+13343988440

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee Pike Road

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Pike Rd, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+13343568492

Visit website

US Deli

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13347220531

Visit website

Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13347700400

Visit website

Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Troy, AL

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13345661254

Visit website

McDonald's

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Shorter, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13347240180

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+13345930112

Visit website

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 8:30 am–9:30 pm

+13345667944

Visit website

Well Red

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13342463021

Visit website

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+13345910291

Visit website

Fuse Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13347700639

Visit website

The Fox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13342090213

Visit website

Thrive Here @Auburn

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Auburn University, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Coffee Mafia

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13347287588

Visit website

Village Coffee on the Square (Downtown Troy)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+13347700407

Visit website

SweetCreek Farm Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Pike Rd, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm

+13342803276

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Montgomery, Alabama

+13342608650

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Troy, Alabama

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tuskegee, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13342264071

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Montgomery, Alabama

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Montgomery, Alabama

+13342440101

Visit website

Troy Arboretum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Troy, Alabama

M Bagel & Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 85.5 — 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 | East Walnut Street

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Fairview Avenue

Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
43.2 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the ramp toward I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta
8
85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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
85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

$13.55 one way

$27.09 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $14.87 $29.74
premium $4.56 $16.10 $32.20
diesel $5.61 $19.80 $39.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59
EV Truck/SUV 35.9 0 $12.56 $5.74

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Troy, AL

Morning in Troy on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburn, AL

Morning in Auburn on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°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

18 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 48m 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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local roads including East Walnut Street, North 3 Notch Street, and West Fairview Avenue to complete the trek. Because there is no single long stretch of highway, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on East Walnut Street, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. The journey maintains a consistent, localized feel throughout the 1 hour and 33-minute duration. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed interstate travel.

87% 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: 41.9 mi on I 85.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and US 231. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Walnut Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 89.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Fairview Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 43.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Troy, AL

Full guide →

Founded 1838

Troy is the county seat of Pike County in the River Heritage region of Alabama.

Top landmarks

  • • College Street Historic District (Troy, Alabama) — historic district in Alabama, United States

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 48m. Total distance: 89.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.9 miles on I 85. 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: near the start (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Fairview Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 43.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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