Origin
Wetumpka, AL
Late night in Wetumpka on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wetumpka, 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 15m
Distance
49.4 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wetumpka, AL
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Auburn, AL
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Trip Overview
Wetumpka to Auburn is 49.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via AL 14, Tallapoosa Street, and Martin Luther King Drive, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region and offering a straightforward journey. It's a short enough drive that you won't feel rushed, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple connection between these two communities without extensive time commitments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 14 | 19.1 mi | 28m |
| Tallapoosa Street | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Notasulga Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Auburn Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Stage Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 231 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Central Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 14
— 19.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wetumpka, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on North Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
2
Turn left onto AL 212
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Bridge Street
3
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto Ready Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ready Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 231; AL 21
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231; AL 21
6
Turn right onto AL 14
19 mi
·
28 min
·
AL 14
7
Turn left onto AL 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Barnett Boulevard
8
Continue on AL 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Boulevard
9
Continue on AL 14
440 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on AL 14
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Notasulga Road
11
Continue on AL 14
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Tallapoosa Street
12
Continue on AL 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Avenue
13
Continue on AL 14
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Auburn Road
14
Continue on AL 14
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Stage Road
15
Continue on AL 14
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
16
Turn right onto North Donahue Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Donahue Drive
17
Turn left onto West Glenn Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Glenn Avenue
18
Turn left onto North College Street
262 ft
·
10 sec
·
North College Street
19
Turn right
291 ft
·
21 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Wetumpka, 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 0.3 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AL 212 / West Bridge Street
Turn left onto AL 212 / West Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Ready Street
Turn left onto Ready Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 231; AL 21
At end of road, turn left onto US 231; AL 21
Navigation decision point
4
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
North Donahue Drive
Turn right onto North Donahue Drive
Navigation decision point
4
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
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
4 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 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed bag, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 19.1-mile stretch on AL 14, which likely offers a more continuous travel experience before transitioning to local streets like Tallapoosa Street and Martin Luther King Drive. Expect the road to shift from potentially faster-paced highway driving to more town-centric roads as you approach your destination. The varied road types mean you’ll encounter different driving conditions and potentially more turns as you get closer to Auburn.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on AL 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near AL 212 / West Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (AL 212 / West Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Ready Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 231; AL 21): Navigation decision point.
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 15m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on AL 14. 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 0.3 miles (AL 212 / West Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Ready Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 231; AL 21): Navigation decision point.
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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