How far is Auburn, MS from Louisville, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Louisville, MS is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.9 mi
02h 11m
Flight
83.84 mi
134.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.84 mi
Kilometers
134.92 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.9 mi
Kilometers
170.43 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sat, May 30, 11:05 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-30T20:53
Arrive Louisville
Sat, May 30, 11:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
West Point
MS

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

From Auburn
53 mi
01h 05m
To Louisville
52.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Stockyard Road

    1456 ft · 23 sec · Stockyard Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Church Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Church Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto MS-14/West Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · MS-14/West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · MS-14/West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 34%
MS 25 South
31.8 mi · 30%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 14%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 11%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 5%
North Church Avenue
3.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Alternate

Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

35.7 mi · 00h 44m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 05m from Auburn
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Auburn and 52.9 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

111 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 83.84 mi (134.92 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Louisville

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,926
Coordinates33.1237400, -89.0550600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Louisville (-89.05506, 33.12374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.33
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.16 $28.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.93 $31.86
Premium $4.63 $17.30 $34.60
Diesel $5.42 $20.25 $40.50

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 Louisville. The current time is 20:53:56.

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.