How far is Auburn, MS from Lynchburg, MS?
The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Lynchburg, MS is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Lynchburg.
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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 km · 2 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931
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Take the ramp slight right
1664 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight left
40 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi
1828 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West
5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West
24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Continue straight
2526 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
984 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 8 sec
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Merge left
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley
36.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight left
92.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 22: Canton, Flora
2214 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right
1486 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue on East Main Street
1300 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Canton-Flora Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Canton-Flora Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2204 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Madison Street
1454 ft · 34 sec · East Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 4th Street
1229 ft · 26 sec · South 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peach Street
14.7 mi · 26 min · Peach Street
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Turn right onto John Warren Road
1.4 km · 3 min · John Warren Road
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Turn left onto Martin Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · Martin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Lynchburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 7 South
Take the exit slight left
92.1 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Auburn and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Auburn and 113.3 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 7:24 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.38 one way or $58.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Auburn and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Duck Hill
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 Duck Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 168.77 mi (271.61 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 Lynchburg
Lynchburg is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4401400, -90.5489900 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynchburg (-90.54899, 32.44014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $3.67 | $29.38 | $58.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $33.22 | $66.43 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $45.99 | $91.98 |
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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