How far is Auburn, MS from Bruce, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
58.56 mi
01h 28m
Flight
45.73 mi
73.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.56 mi
Kilometers
94.25 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bruce
Mon, May 4, 7:34 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Mon, May 4, 9:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-04T18:06
Arrive Bruce
Mon, May 4, 7:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Pontotoc
MS

City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States

From Auburn
29.3 mi
00h 44m
To Bruce
29.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Oxford Street

    29.2 mi · 51 min · West Oxford Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Johnson Street

    129 m · 19 sec · West Johnson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Johnson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Oxford Street
29.2 mi · 50%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
13.8 mi · 24%
MS 9 South
0.34 mi · 1%
West Johnson Street
0.08 mi
County Road 1438
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Oxford Street

Turn right onto West Oxford Street

29.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pontotoc
00h 44m from Auburn
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Bruce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Pontotoc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Auburn and 29.3 miles from Bruce.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Bruce. Straight-line distance: 45.73 mi (73.6 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Bruce

Town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA

Population1,798
Coordinates33.9920600, -89.3489600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Bruce (-89.34896, 33.99206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.68
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.84 $15.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.82 $17.63
Premium $4.63 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $5.42 $11.21 $22.42

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Bruce. The current time is 18:06:23.

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.