How far is Auburn, MS from Saltillo, MS?
The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Saltillo, MS is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Saltillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Saltillo.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45:north: Corinth
2209 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
1088 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right
138 m · 20 sec
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Continue straight
115 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Kyle Avenue
1597 ft · 1 min · Kyle Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
2751 ft · 2 min
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Continue on East Mobile Street
153 m · 10 sec · East Mobile Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mobile Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Saltillo.
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.
US 45
Merge slight left
5.26 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Saltillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Saltillo?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Tupelo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Auburn and 5.8 miles from Saltillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Saltillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Saltillo. Straight-line distance: 6.95 mi (11.18 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 Saltillo
Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 5,071 |
| Coordinates | 34.3764900, -88.6817200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saltillo (-88.68172, 34.37649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
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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