How far is Auburn, MS from Philadelphia, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Philadelphia, MS is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
131.66 mi
02h 48m
Flight
108.22 mi
174.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.22 mi
Kilometers
174.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.66 mi
Kilometers
211.89 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, May 21, 4:28 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, May 21, 7:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-21T13:39
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, May 21, 4:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Starkville
MS

City in Mississippi

From Auburn
65.9 mi
01h 24m
To Philadelphia
65.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road 561

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 561

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Pecan Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Beacon Street

    2521 ft · 48 sec · West Beacon Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Front Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
57.4 mi · 44%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 27%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 11%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 9%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 4%
Pecan Avenue
1.82 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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starkville
01h 24m from Auburn
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 65.9 miles from Auburn and 65.7 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 108.22 mi (174.17 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Philadelphia

City in Mississippi, USA

Population7,003
Coordinates32.7715200, -89.1167300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Philadelphia (-89.11673, 32.77152)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.59 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.3 gal · 35.18 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.80 $39.61
Premium $4.63 $21.51 $43.01
Diesel $5.42 $25.18 $50.36

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Philadelphia. The current time is 13:39:57.

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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.