How far is Auburn, MS from Hickory Hills, MS?
The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Hickory Hills, MS is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Hickory Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Hickory Hills.
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Start on County Road 1438
36 m · 11 sec · County Road 1438
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Turn left onto Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931
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Continue on North Eason Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Eason Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
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18.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
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Merge slight left
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Take the exit slight right toward Gautier, Vancleave
1163 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Gautier Vancleave Road
124 m · 11 sec · Gautier Vancleave Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Frontage Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Bluff Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Bluff Road
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Continue on Martin Bluff Road
1635 ft · 48 sec · Martin Bluff Road
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Turn left onto Broadmoor Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Broadmoor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadmoor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Hickory Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Hickory Hills?
The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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 150.7 miles from Auburn and 150.3 miles from Hickory Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.42 one way or $78.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Meridian
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meridian.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Hickory Hills. Straight-line distance: 264.49 mi (425.65 km).
#1 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
| Population | 60,258 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -88.6317200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hickory Hills
Hickory Hills is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4568700, -88.6391900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickory Hills (-88.63919, 30.45687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $44.60 | $89.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.75 | $97.49 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $61.35 | $122.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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