Origin
York, AL
Late night in York on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, 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
3h 45m
Distance
185.3 mi
298 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 32m
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6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, AL
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Auburn, AL
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Trip Overview
York, AL to Auburn, AL is 185.3 miles and takes about 3h 45m via US 80 and I-85, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a good option for a single-day journey. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.7 miles from York, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 80 | 89.3 mi | 1h 49m |
| I 85 | 51 mi | 55m |
| Edmund Pettus Bridge | 34.5 mi | 40m |
| Broad Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| South College Street | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 80
— 89.3 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
146 ft
·
11 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto AL 17
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
4
Merge onto US 80
75 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
US 80
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto US 80 Business; AL 22
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 80 Business
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Edmund Pettus Bridge
7
Continue on US 80; AL 21
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
US 80; AL 21
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 80
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 80
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
10
Merge onto I 85
51 mi
·
55 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 29: Auburn
12
Keep slight left at fork
221 ft
·
11 sec
Toward AL 147 North: Auburn
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto US 29
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South College Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right
291 ft
·
21 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 45-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning from York, AL, allows ample time to reach Auburn, AL, before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $28, this trip is quite manageable for a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on US 80, as services can be more spread out in some sections. The inclusion of the Edmund Pettus Bridge on US 80 is a notable point of interest along this path.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.7 miles from York, AL, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.3 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 41 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.7 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 York, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from York, AL
This is one driving day of about 185.3 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from York, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 80 for about 89.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.7 miles from York, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.3 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 181.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 80
Merge onto US 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
79.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
129.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
5
130 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
181.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.98 one way
$55.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.72 | $61.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.26 | $66.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.46 | $8.89 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.94 | $11.86 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
5:25 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
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
3h 45m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a solid stretch of 89.3 miles primarily on US 80 before transitioning to I-85. Expect a relatively smooth and consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip. The road character is largely defined by these main arteries, offering a predictable journey rather than winding country lanes.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.3 mi on US 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 80 and I 85. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 80.
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 185.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 miles (US 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.3 miles (US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 129.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 3h 45m. Total distance: 185.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.3 miles on US 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.3 miles (US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 129.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Auburn, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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