How far is Auburn, MS from Ackerman, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Ackerman, MS is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.94 mi
02h 04m
Flight
74.17 mi
119.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.17 mi
Kilometers
119.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.94 mi
Kilometers
133.48 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ackerman
Wed, Apr 15, 4:48 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-15T14:43
Arrive Ackerman
Wed, Apr 15, 4:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Houston
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Auburn
41.5 mi
01h 02m
To Ackerman
41.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1438

    36 m · 11 sec · County Road 1438

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Auburn Road / County Road 931

    1.1 km · 2 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Natchez Trace Parkway

    2342 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 285

    691 ft · 31 sec · County Road 285

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Horton Street

    16.4 mi · 24 min · Horton Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    1148 ft · 34 sec · West Main Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Louisville Street

    35 m · 5 sec · South Louisville Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Louisville Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Natchez Trace Parkway
50 mi · 60%
Horton Street
16.4 mi · 20%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
5.58 mi · 7%
County Road 285
1.23 mi · 1%
West Main Avenue
0.22 mi
County Road 1438
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Natchez Trace Parkway

Turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway

49.5 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houston
01h 02m from Auburn
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Ackerman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Auburn and 41.4 miles from Ackerman.

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

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Ackerman.

Stop Ideas Near Houston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Houston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Houston.

RAIL

Greenwood

117 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Ackerman. Straight-line distance: 74.17 mi (119.36 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Ackerman

#2 Ackerman

Town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA

Population1,419
Coordinates33.3101200, -89.1728400
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Ackerman (-89.17284, 33.31012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.19
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.10 $22.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.48 $24.96
Premium $4.63 $13.55 $27.10
Diesel $5.42 $15.87 $31.73

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Ackerman. The current time is 14:43:50.

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.