How far is Auburn, MS from Brookhaven, MS?
The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Brookhaven, MS is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Brookhaven.
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Start on County Road 1438
36 m · 11 sec · County Road 1438
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Turn left onto Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931
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Continue on North Eason Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Eason Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right
672 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
138 m · 10 sec · Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
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Continue on Union St Extended Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · Union St Extended Northeast
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2365 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Schwem Avenue
681 ft · 17 sec · Schwem Avenue
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Turn left onto West Monticello Street
2704 ft · 60 sec · West Monticello Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Monticello Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Brookhaven.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 25 South
Take the exit slight right
92.5 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coldwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Auburn and 126.7 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.89 one way or $67.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Auburn and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Coldwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coldwater.
Union Station
Union Station
Yazoo City
Laurel station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 214.36 mi (344.98 km).
#1 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
| Population | 60,258 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -88.6317200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 11,861 |
| Coordinates | 31.5790600, -90.4406500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $33.89 | $67.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.12 | $76.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.39 | $82.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.46 | $96.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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