How far is Auburn, MS from Rosedale, MS?
The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Rosedale, MS is about 159.1 miles (256 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Rosedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Rosedale.
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Start on County Road 1438
36 m · 11 sec · County Road 1438
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Turn left onto Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.1 km · 2 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931
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Take the ramp slight right
1664 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight left
40 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi
1828 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West
5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West
24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Continue straight
2526 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
61.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight left
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
6.6 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mississippi Highway 1
8.7 mi · 13 min · Mississippi Highway 1
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Mississippi Highway 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · Mississippi Highway 1
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Rosedale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pontotoc Parkway West
Continue straight
61.8 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Rosedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Rosedale?
The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Batesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Auburn and 79.7 miles from Rosedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.25 one way or $42.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Rosedale.
Stop Ideas Near Batesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Batesville.
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Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Rosedale. Straight-line distance: 140.34 mi (225.86 km).
#1 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
| Population | 60,258 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -88.6317200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rosedale
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,559 |
| Coordinates | 33.8534400, -91.0278900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosedale (-91.02789, 33.85344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.25 | $42.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.89 | $47.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.95 | $51.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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