How far is Auburn, MS from Macon, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Macon, MS is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.58 mi
01h 49m
Flight
81.59 mi
131.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.59 mi
Kilometers
131.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.58 mi
Kilometers
140.94 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sat, May 2, 3:51 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, May 2, 5:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-02T14:02
Arrive Macon
Sat, May 2, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
43.9 mi
00h 54m
To Macon
43.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Adams Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 62%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 17%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
8.95 mi · 10%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 6%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.12 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Alternate

Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

54.7 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 54m from Auburn
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Rain Showers Likely near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 43.9 miles from Auburn and 43.7 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Rain Showers Likely near Macon.

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 Macon. Straight-line distance: 81.59 mi (131.31 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Macon

City in Mississippi, United States of America

Population2,384
Coordinates33.1054000, -88.5608800
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Macon (-88.56088, 33.1054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $11.70
Round trip
$23.40
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.70 $23.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.16 $26.32
Premium $4.63 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.42 $16.73 $33.46

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Macon. The current time is 14:02:47.

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.