How far is Auburn, MS from Pearl River, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Pearl River, MS is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.75 mi
03h 00m
Flight
109.27 mi
175.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.27 mi
Kilometers
175.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.75 mi
Kilometers
223.3 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl River
Fri, Nov 6, 11:58 PM CST
Return by in Auburn
Sat, Nov 7, 2:58 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-11-06T20:57
Arrive Pearl River
Fri, Nov 6, 11:58 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CST
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
Starkville
MS

City in Mississippi

From Auburn
69.4 mi
01h 30m
To Pearl River
69.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
43°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Pearl River.

  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

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    27.6 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Oswald Road

    1547 ft · 1 min · North Oswald Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Black Jack Road

    630 ft · 30 sec · Black Jack Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto High School Circle

    18 m · 3 sec · High School Circle

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High School Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
62.8 mi · 45%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 26%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 11%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 8%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 4%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Alternate

Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

35.7 mi · 00h 44m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starkville
01h 30m from Auburn
Leave By
12:30 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Clear near Pearl River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Pearl River?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Starkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Auburn and 69.3 miles from Pearl River.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.28 one way or $36.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Pearl River. Straight-line distance: 109.27 mi (175.85 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl River

Pearl River is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7834700, -89.2278400
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Pearl River (-89.22784, 32.78347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.53 L · about $18.28
Round trip
$36.56
9.8 gal · 37.06 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $18.28 $36.56
Mid-grade $4.21 $20.64 $41.29
Premium $4.61 $22.60 $45.21
Diesel $5.80 $28.42 $56.83

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Pearl River. The current time is 20:57:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.