How far is Auburn, MS from Drew, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Drew, MS is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
136.88 mi
03h 04m
Flight
113.33 mi
182.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.33 mi
Kilometers
182.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.88 mi
Kilometers
220.29 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drew
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T01:04
Arrive Drew
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:50 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
Taylor
MS

Village in Mississippi, United States

From Auburn
68.4 mi
01h 32m
To Drew
68.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    19.9 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1871 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 49

    14.6 mi · 22 min · Highway 49

  16. 16

    Continue on East Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Shaw Avenue

    805 ft · 35 sec · East Shaw Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Shaw Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
76.7 mi · 56%
Highway 49
14.6 mi · 11%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
13.8 mi · 10%
East Street
0.83 mi · 1%
US 278 West
0.35 mi
MS 9 South
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Pontotoc Parkway West

Continue straight

46.4 mi · 01h 01m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
01h 32m from Auburn
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Drew.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Auburn and 68.5 miles from Drew.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Drew.

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

100 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

105 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Drew. Straight-line distance: 113.33 mi (182.39 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Drew

City in Mississippi, United States

Population1,579
Coordinates33.8095600, -90.5264800
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Drew (-90.52648, 33.80956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.57 $41.14
Premium $4.63 $22.34 $44.68
Diesel $5.42 $26.15 $52.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Drew. The current time is 01:04:08.

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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.