When you’re balancing classes, group projects, and campus events, where you live can make a big difference. Want to live close to Auburn University without giving up space or convenience? Atlas at Richland Road puts you just minutes from campus, making it one of the best-located housing options for students in Auburn.
Located 1.9 miles from Auburn University, the nearest academic buildings, including Lowder Hall and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering along West Magnolia Avenue, are within a seven-minute drive.
At our apartments near Auburn University, everything is within reach, from campus spots to sporting events and local attractions. Residents are immersed in the full AU experience, from game days at Jordan-Hare to study sessions at Ralph Brown Draughon Library and exploring downtown.
How Far Is Atlas at Richland Road from Auburn University?
Atlas at Richland Road is 1.9 miles from Auburn’s campus, or a six-minute drive and an 11-minute bike ride.
The property’s location on Richland Road places residents on a direct route into campus, connecting to the Melton Student Center hub and the academic buildings along Magnolia Avenue and Mell Street.
Residents who drive can reach academic buildings within a nine-minute drive, leaving more time to spend on homework, campus events, or with friends.
What Auburn University Campus Buildings Are Near Atlas at Richland Road?
The Harbert College of Business (Lowder Hall), the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, the Harold D. Melton Student Center, Hargis Hall, and the Ralph Brown Draughon Library are among the AU campus buildings accessible by car or bike from Atlas at Richland Road.
Key AU campus buildings and distances from Atlas at Richland Road:
- Harbert College of Business (Lowder Hall) – 405 W. Magnolia Ave., 2.0 miles, six-minute drive, 11-minute bike ride – home of the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business undergraduate and graduate programs
- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering – 345 W. Magnolia Ave., 2.0 miles, seven-minute drive, 12-minute bike ride – engineering academic complex on the west side of campus
- Harold D. Melton Student Center – 225 Heisman Drive, 2.2 miles, nine-minute drive, 13-minute bike ride – the primary hub on campus, housing dining, meeting rooms, and student services
- Hargis Hall – 122 S. College St., 2.3 miles, nine-minute drive, 14-minute bike ride – houses the Graduate School Office
- Ralph Brown Draughon Library (RBD) – 231 Mell St., 2.4 miles, eight-minute drive, 14-minute bike ride – AU’s main library
How Far Is Harbert College of Business from Atlas at Richland Road?
Harbert College of Business is 2.0 miles and a six-minute drive from Atlas at Richland Road, with the college’s main facilities at 405 W. Magnolia Ave., occupying Lowder Hall and the adjacent Horton-Hardgrave Hall.
The Harbert College enrolls approximately 6,180 undergraduate scholars across programs in accounting, finance, management, marketing, supply chain management, information systems management, and business analytics.
How Far Is the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering from Atlas at Richland Road?
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is located at 345 W. Magnolia Ave., 2.0 miles and a seven-minute drive from Atlas at Richland Road.
The college enrolls undergraduate and graduate scholars across 10 engineering programs. Its academic buildings span the south end of the main campus, including Shelby Center, Broun Hall, Ramsay Hall, and Wiggins Hall.
How Far Is the Melton Student Center from Atlas at Richland Road?
The Harold D. Melton Student Center at 225 Heisman Drive is 2.2 miles and a nine-minute drive from Atlas at Richland Road.
The Melton Student Center functions as the primary gathering and services hub on campus, with dining options, student organization offices, and event spaces.
How Far Is Hargis Hall from Atlas at Richland Road?
Hargis Hall is located at 122 S. College St., 2.3 miles and a nine-minute drive from Atlas at Richland Road.
Built in 1888, Hargis Hall is one of the oldest buildings on AU’s campus and currently houses the Graduate School.
How Far Is the Ralph Brown Draughon Library from Atlas at Richland Road?
The Ralph Brown Draughon Library is located at 231 Mell St. on Auburn’s campus, 2.4 miles and an eight-minute drive from Atlas at Richland Road.
RBD is AU’s primary research library, with seating for approximately 4,800 patrons and over 3.6 million volumes covering every subject taught at the university. The building includes a Learning Commons for group study, a dedicated quiet study floor, more than 1,400 power outlets for personal laptops, and over 200 computer workstations.
Can I Bike to Campus from Atlas at Richland Road?
Yes, residents can bike to Auburn University from Atlas at Richland Road. The ride from the community to campus takes 11 minutes by bike, and bike racks are available at major academic buildings including the Melton Student Center, Lowder Hall, and the RBD Library.
If driving isn’t your thing, a bike gets you to campus quickly without the cost or hassle.
What Local Attractions Are Near Atlas at Richland Road?
Jordan-Hare Stadium, Neville Arena, the Donald E. Davis Arboretum, and Chewacla State Park are among the local attractions accessible from Atlas at Richland Road.
Local attractions and distances near Atlas at Richland Road:
- Neville Arena – 250 Beard-Eaves Court, 2.2 miles, five-minute drive – home of Auburn Tigers men’s and women’s basketball, women’s gymnastics, and women’s volleyball; seats 9,121
- Jordan-Hare Stadium – 251 S. Donahue Drive, 2.3 miles, six-minute drive – home of Auburn University Tigers football since 1939, with a seating capacity of 88,043
- Donald E. Davis Arboretum – 181 Garden Drive, 3.0 miles, seven-minute drive – 13.5-acre botanical garden on Auburn’s campus with more than two miles of walking trails, native plant collections including nationally accredited oak and azalea collections, and free admission year-round
- Chewacla State Park – 124 Shell Toomer Parkway, 6.4 miles, 12-minute drive – 696-acre state park with a 26-acre lake, over 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, a waterfall, fishing, swimming, and six renovated CCC-era stone cabins
Neville Arena, a five-minute drive away on the west side of campus, hosts basketball, gymnastics, and volleyball throughout the academic year. Game days at Jordan-Hare Stadium draw tens of thousands of fans to campus on fall Saturdays, and residents at Atlas at Richland Road reach the stadium in a six-minute drive.
For time away from campus, the Davis Arboretum offers a free, walkable break with trails that wind through native Alabama plant communities, open every day from sunrise to sunset. Chewacla State Park, 12 minutes south on Shell Toomer Parkway, expands the options further with lake access for kayaking and paddleboarding, a designated mountain biking trail system, and camping for overnight stays.
Why Proximity Matters At Atlas
Our Auburn off-campus housing gives AU students and young professionals a location minutes from campus, with dining, shopping, and daily essentials nearby. Residents at Atlas at Richland Road reach campus by car in six minutes or by bike in 11 minutes. The Harbert College of Business, the RBD Library, and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering are all within a nine-minute drive from Richland Road, keeping residents in different programs within the same commute regardless of where their coursework meets on campus.
