How far is Auburn, MS from Batesville, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Batesville, MS is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.51 mi
01h 38m
Flight
74.94 mi
120.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.94 mi
Kilometers
120.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.51 mi
Kilometers
131.17 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-17T02:31
Arrive Batesville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Toccopola
MS

Town of the United States

From Auburn
40.7 mi
00h 49m
To Batesville
40.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    40 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi

    1828 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2526 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    26.9 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    15 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
57.2 mi · 70%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
13.8 mi · 17%
US 278 West
0.35 mi
MS 9 South
0.34 mi
County Road 1438
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Pontotoc Parkway West

Continue straight

26.9 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toccopola
00h 49m from Auburn
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Toccopola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Auburn and 40.8 miles from Batesville.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Batesville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 74.94 mi (120.61 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Batesville

City in Mississippi, United States

Population7,116
Coordinates34.3115000, -89.9442600
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Batesville (-89.94426, 34.3115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.81
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.91 $21.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.27 $24.53
Premium $4.63 $13.32 $26.64
Diesel $5.42 $15.60 $31.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Batesville. The current time is 02:31:33.

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.