How far is Auburn, MS from Nettleton, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Nettleton, MS is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.8 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.54 mi
21.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.54 mi
Kilometers
21.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.8 mi
Kilometers
31.87 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nettleton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T07:59
Arrive Nettleton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Verona
MS

City in Lee County, Mississippi

From Auburn
9.9 mi
00h 14m
To Nettleton
9.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Will Robbins Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Will Robbins Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1086 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Drive
6.15 mi · 31%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 26%
US 45 South
4.39 mi · 22%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.12 mi · 6%
Will Robbins Highway
0.98 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
0.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Drive

Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

6.15 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
00h 14m from Auburn
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Nettleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Auburn and 9.9 miles from Nettleton.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Nettleton. Straight-line distance: 13.54 mi (21.79 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Nettleton

Town of the United States

Population1,896
Coordinates34.0890000, -88.6222700
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Nettleton (-88.62227, 34.089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.30
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.65 $5.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.98 $5.96
Premium $4.63 $3.24 $6.48
Diesel $5.42 $3.79 $7.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Nettleton. The current time is 07:59:50.

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.