How far is Auburn, MS from Lumberton, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Lumberton, MS is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.93 mi
05h 01m
Flight
231.83 mi
373.1 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Auburn.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.83 mi
Kilometers
373.1 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.93 mi
Kilometers
418.31 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumberton
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Lumberton
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
130.2 mi
02h 30m
To Lumberton
129.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    106.7 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 13: Lumberton

    1136 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    19 m · 2 sec · Highway 11

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 11

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
115 mi · 44%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 25%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 21%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 6%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 2%
East Main Avenue
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

107 mi · 01h 55m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
231.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
02h 30m from Auburn
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Lumberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 130.2 miles from Auburn and 129.7 miles from Lumberton.

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

The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lumberton. Straight-line distance: 231.83 mi (373.1 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Lumberton

City in Mississippi, United States

Population2,242
Coordinates31.0012900, -89.4522900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Lumberton (-89.45229, 31.00129)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.72 L · about $34.73
Round trip
$69.45
18.34 gal · 69.44 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.73 $69.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.06 $78.11
Premium $4.63 $42.41 $84.82
Diesel $5.42 $49.66 $99.31

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Lumberton. The current time is 20:14:31.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.