How far is Auburn, MS from New Albany, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to New Albany, MS is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
28.84 mi
00h 34m
Flight
25.87 mi
41.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.87 mi
Kilometers
41.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.84 mi
Kilometers
46.42 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive New Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sherman
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Auburn
14.4 mi
00h 17m
To New Albany
14.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and New Albany.

  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

    25.7 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 15

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mississippi Highway 15

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Bankhead Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Bankhead Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    64 m · 11 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highland Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Highland Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Road / County Road 931
26.7 mi · 92%
East Bankhead Street
0.99 mi · 3%
Mississippi Highway 15
0.86 mi · 3%
MS 15
0.23 mi · 1%
North Railroad Avenue
0.04 mi
County Road 1438
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Auburn Road / County Road 931

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
00h 17m from Auburn
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near New Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to New Albany?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Auburn and 14.4 miles from New Albany.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near New Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 25.87 mi (41.64 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
New Albany

#2 New Albany

City in Union County, Mississippi, United States

Population8,771
Coordinates34.4942700, -89.0078400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: New Albany (-89.00784, 34.49427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $3.86
Round trip
$7.73
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.86 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.34 $8.69
Premium $4.63 $4.72 $9.44
Diesel $5.42 $5.52 $11.05

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 New Albany. The current time is 21:45:03.

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.