How far is Aberdeen, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MS to Auburn, MS is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.3 mi
00h 42m
Flight
32.16 mi
51.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.16 mi
Kilometers
51.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.3 mi
Kilometers
63.25 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, May 1, 4:54 PM CDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Fri, May 1, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-05-01T16:12
Arrive Auburn
Fri, May 1, 4:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nettleton
MS

Town of the United States

From Aberdeen
19.6 mi
00h 21m
To Auburn
19.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on South Meridian Street

    24 m · 7 sec · South Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Old US Hwy 45

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old US Hwy 45

  4. 4

    Turn right

    20.8 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Drive
7.74 mi · 20%
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 12%
Old US Hwy 45
3.07 mi · 8%
Auburn Road
1.11 mi · 3%
West Commerce Street
0.92 mi · 2%
US 45 North
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

20.8 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nettleton
00h 21m from Aberdeen
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Aberdeen and Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Auburn?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nettleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Aberdeen and 19.7 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aberdeen and Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 32.16 mi (51.76 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
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#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: South Meridian Street (-88.543851, 33.825112)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.53
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.26 $10.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.92 $11.84
Premium $4.63 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $5.42 $7.53 $15.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Auburn. The current time is 16:12:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.