How far is Auburn, MS from Hurley, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Hurley, MS is about 281 miles (452.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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
280.99 mi
05h 32m
Flight
250.51 mi
403.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.51 mi
Kilometers
403.15 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.99 mi
Kilometers
452.21 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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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 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurley
Sun, May 17, 3:19 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 17, 8:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-17T09:46
Arrive Hurley
Sun, May 17, 3:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 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
Marion
MS

Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

From Auburn
140.7 mi
02h 46m
To Hurley
140.2 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

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    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.5 mi · 2 min

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    1.1 km · 49 sec

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    1.4 mi · 2 min

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    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

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    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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    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    22.5 mi · 26 min

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    36.1 mi · 41 min

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    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Airport Boulevard

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    Turn left onto State Highway 613

    2997 ft · 60 sec · State Highway 613

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 613

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
198 mi · 70%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 19%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 5%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 2%
Airport Boulevard
4.66 mi · 2%
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

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
250.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
02h 46m from Auburn
Leave By
5:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Hurley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.2 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Auburn and 140.2 miles from Hurley.

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

The direct path is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 5:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.53 one way or $75.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

92 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

101 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 Hurley. Straight-line distance: 250.51 mi (403.15 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hurley

Hurley is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6610300, -88.4941800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Hurley (-88.49418, 30.66103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.53 L · about $37.53
Round trip
$75.06
19.82 gal · 75.06 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.53 $75.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.21 $84.41
Premium $4.63 $45.83 $91.67
Diesel $5.42 $53.66 $107.33

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Hurley. The current time is 09:46:44.

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.