How far is Auburn, MS from Marion, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Marion, MS is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
140.49 mi
02h 50m
Flight
129.03 mi
207.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.03 mi
Kilometers
207.66 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.49 mi
Kilometers
226.09 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sun, May 3, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 3, 11:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-03T06:17
Arrive Marion
Sun, May 3, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Crawford
MS

Town in Lowndes County, Mississippi

From Auburn
70.4 mi
01h 25m
To Marion
70.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 45 North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Alamutcha Street

    1323 ft · 1 min · Alamutcha Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marion Drive

    15 m · 4 sec · Marion Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Alamutcha Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Alamutcha Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alamutcha Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 43%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 39%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 11%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 4%
Old Highway 45 North
1.73 mi · 1%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Aiternate

Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

60.6 mi · 01h 09m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crawford
01h 25m from Auburn
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Clear near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Crawford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Auburn and 70.1 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crawford

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

99 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Marion. Straight-line distance: 129.03 mi (207.66 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Marion

Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Population1,482
Coordinates32.4173600, -88.6478200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Marion (-88.64782, 32.41736)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.77 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.57
9.92 gal · 37.54 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.78 $37.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.12 $42.25
Premium $4.63 $22.94 $45.88
Diesel $5.42 $26.86 $53.72

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Marion. The current time is 06:17:42.

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.