How far is Auburn, MS from Escatawpa, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Escatawpa, MS is about 291 miles (468.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.01 mi
05h 41m
Flight
265.67 mi
427.55 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Auburn.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.67 mi
Kilometers
427.55 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.01 mi
Kilometers
468.33 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Escatawpa
Thu, Apr 16, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-15T22:22
Arrive Escatawpa
Thu, Apr 16, 4:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 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
Meridian
MS

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

From Auburn
145.8 mi
02h 51m
To Escatawpa
145.2 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    50.4 mi · 57 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    2008 ft · 25 sec

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 613: Moss Point, Pascagoula

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
213 mi · 73%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 19%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 5%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 2%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.12 mi
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
0.94 mi
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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
265.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meridian
02h 51m from Auburn
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Sunny near Escatawpa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291 miles (468.3 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Auburn and 145.2 miles from Escatawpa.

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

The direct path is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.89 one way or $77.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Auburn and Sunny near Escatawpa.

Stop Ideas Near Meridian

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

85 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

102 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Escatawpa. Straight-line distance: 265.67 mi (427.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Escatawpa

Census designated place

Population3,722
Coordinates30.4404800, -88.5436300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Escatawpa (-88.54363, 30.44048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.87 L · about $38.89
Round trip
$77.78
20.54 gal · 77.74 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.89 $77.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.74 $87.48
Premium $4.63 $47.50 $95.00
Diesel $5.42 $55.61 $111.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Escatawpa. The current time is 22:22:09.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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