How far is Auburn, MS from Cleary, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Cleary, MS is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.1 mi
04h 14m
Flight
171.63 mi
276.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.63 mi
Kilometers
276.21 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.1 mi
Kilometers
331.68 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleary
Sun, Nov 8, 10:51 AM CST
Return by in Auburn
Sun, Nov 8, 3:05 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-11-08T06:37
Arrive Cleary
Sun, Nov 8, 10:51 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Louisville
MS

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Auburn
103.1 mi
02h 07m
To Cleary
103 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931

  3. 3

    Continue on North Eason Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Eason Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    89.9 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Treetop Boulevard

    3046 ft · 1 min · Treetop Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Flowood Drive

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Flowood Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 49 South

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 49 South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cleary Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Cleary Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cleary Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
122 mi · 59%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 7%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 6%
Highway 49 South
5.12 mi · 2%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

89.9 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
171.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
02h 07m from Auburn
Leave By
8:32 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Cleary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Auburn and 103 miles from Cleary.

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

The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.99 one way or $53.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Cleary.

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisville, 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 Louisville.

RAIL

Union Station

91 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

113 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Cleary. Straight-line distance: 171.63 mi (276.21 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cleary

Cleary is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.1654300, -90.1806400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Cleary (-90.18064, 32.16543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.53 L · about $26.99
Round trip
$53.97
14.54 gal · 55.06 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.99 $53.97
Mid-grade $4.20 $30.53 $61.07
Premium $4.59 $33.37 $66.74
Diesel $5.78 $42.00 $84.00

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Cleary. The current time is 06:37:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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