How far is Auburn, MS from Grenada, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Grenada, MS is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
106.47 mi
02h 06m
Flight
76.22 mi
122.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.22 mi
Kilometers
122.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.47 mi
Kilometers
171.35 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grenada
Sun, May 31, 8:28 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 10:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-31T06:21
Arrive Grenada
Sun, May 31, 8:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Oxford
MS

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Auburn
53.3 mi
01h 03m
To Grenada
53.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley

    984 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge left

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

    38 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley

    36.4 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Sunset Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunset Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 South
41.7 mi · 39%
Pontotoc Parkway West
31.3 mi · 29%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
13.8 mi · 13%
MS 7
6.73 mi · 6%
Sunset Drive
2.43 mi · 2%
US 278 West
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

MS 7 South

Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley

36.4 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 03m from Auburn
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grenada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Auburn and 53.3 miles from Grenada.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grenada.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

112 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Grenada. Straight-line distance: 76.22 mi (122.67 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Grenada

City in Mississippi

Population12,105
Coordinates33.7690000, -89.8084200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Grenada (-89.80842, 33.769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.22 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.48
7.52 gal · 28.44 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.24 $28.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.01 $32.03
Premium $4.63 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.42 $20.36 $40.72

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Grenada. The current time is 06:21:45.

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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.