How far is Auburn, MS from Collins, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Collins, MS is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.6 mi
04h 30m
Flight
190.06 mi
305.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.06 mi
Kilometers
305.87 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.6 mi
Kilometers
371.12 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collins
Fri, May 1, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Fri, May 1, 5:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-30T20:51
Arrive Collins
Fri, May 1, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Scooba
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Auburn
115.5 mi
02h 15m
To Collins
115.1 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    51.2 mi · 55 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 East: Waynesboro, Chantilly Street

    801 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    68 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Chantilly Street

    994 ft · 23 sec · Chantilly Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cross Street

    1035 ft · 18 sec · Cross Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Teresa Street

    1080 ft · 27 sec · Teresa Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Magnolia Street

    562 ft · 11 sec · North Magnolia Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Sawmill Road

    1003 ft · 22 sec · Sawmill Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road

    144 m · 11 sec · Sawmill Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Road

    22 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Road

    2597 ft · 60 sec · Sawmill Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1767 ft · 41 sec · West 5th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.9 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2803 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Beech Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · South Beech Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Beech Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 28%
I 59 South
59.8 mi · 26%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 24%
Veterans Memorial Highway
25.9 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 6%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Aiternate

Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

60.6 mi · 01h 09m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scooba
02h 15m from Auburn
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Collins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Scooba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Auburn and 115.1 miles from Collins.

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

The direct path is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.83 one way or $61.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Collins.

Stop Ideas Near Scooba

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

111 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Collins. Straight-line distance: 190.06 mi (305.87 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Collins

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States

Population2,417
Coordinates31.6454400, -89.5553500
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Collins (-89.55535, 31.64544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.8 L · about $30.83
Round trip
$61.65
16.28 gal · 61.6 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.83 $61.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.67 $69.34
Premium $4.63 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.42 $44.08 $88.16

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Collins. The current time is 20:51:57.

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.