How far is Auburn, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Madison, MS is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
183.76 mi
03h 01m
Flight
152.29 mi
245.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.29 mi
Kilometers
245.09 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.76 mi
Kilometers
295.74 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Mon, Apr 20, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Mon, Apr 20, 7:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-20T01:25
Arrive Madison
Mon, Apr 20, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Auburn
101.6 mi
01h 30m
To Madison
82.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 km · 2 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    40 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi

    1828 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2526 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley

    984 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge left

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

    38 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley

    36.4 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 463: Madison

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    109 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2326 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 South
139 mi · 76%
Pontotoc Parkway West
31.3 mi · 17%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
13.8 mi · 8%
MS 7
6.73 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 1%
MS 463
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

MS 7 South

Take the exit slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
152.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 30m from Auburn
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.6 miles from Auburn and 82.2 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.58 one way or $49.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Madison. Straight-line distance: 152.29 mi (245.09 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.55 L · about $24.58
Round trip
$49.16
12.98 gal · 49.1 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.58 $49.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.64 $55.28
Premium $4.63 $30.02 $60.03
Diesel $5.42 $35.14 $70.29

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Madison. The current time is 01:25:31.

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.