How far is Auburn, MS from Gulf Park Estates, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.1 miles (433 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.49 mi
06h 05m
Flight
269.08 mi
433.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.08 mi
Kilometers
433.05 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.49 mi
Kilometers
494.85 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulf Park Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-18T05:53
Arrive Gulf Park Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
154 mi
03h 02m
To Gulf Park Estates
153.5 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Gulf Park Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Gulf Park Estates.

  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

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    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.5 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

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    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

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    4.9 mi · 6 min

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    17.4 mi · 20 min

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    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    22.5 mi · 26 min

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    Continue straight

    50.4 mi · 57 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

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    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 57: Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 10 sec

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    Turn left

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Spanish Trail

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Beachview Drive

    152 m · 16 sec · Beachview Drive

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    Turn right onto Palmetto Drive

    105 m · 21 sec · Palmetto Drive

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    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    880 ft · 39 sec · North 6th Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Gulf Park Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
223 mi · 73%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 18%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 5%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 2%
Old Spanish Trail
2.26 mi · 1%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.12 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
269.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meridian
03h 02m from Auburn
Leave By
11:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Partly Sunny near Gulf Park Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Gulf Park Estates?

The road trip is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Auburn and 153.5 miles from Gulf Park Estates.

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

The direct path is about 269.1 miles (433 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.09 one way or $82.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Partly Sunny near Gulf Park Estates.

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 Gulf Park Estates. Straight-line distance: 269.08 mi (433.05 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Gulf Park Estates

#2 Gulf Park Estates

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population5,719
Coordinates30.3918700, -88.7611400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Gulf Park Estates (-88.76114, 30.39187)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.07 L · about $41.09
Round trip
$82.18
21.7 gal · 82.14 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.09 $82.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.21 $92.42
Premium $4.63 $50.18 $100.36
Diesel $5.42 $58.75 $117.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Gulf Park Estates. The current time is 05:53:36.

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.