How far is Auburn, MS from Sardis, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Sardis, MS is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
89.84 mi
01h 47m
Flight
74 mi
119.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74 mi
Kilometers
119.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.84 mi
Kilometers
144.58 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sardis
Tue, Jun 2, 2:04 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, Jun 2, 3:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-06-02T12:16
Arrive Sardis
Tue, Jun 2, 2:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Toccopola
MS

Town of the United States

From Auburn
44.9 mi
00h 53m
To Sardis
45 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    40 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi

    1828 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2526 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 315: Sardis, Sardis Dam

    1268 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Lee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Lee Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
64.2 mi · 71%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
13.8 mi · 15%
East Lee Street
1.05 mi · 1%
US 278 West
0.35 mi
MS 9 South
0.34 mi
MS 315
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Pontotoc Parkway West

Continue straight

25.3 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
74 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toccopola
00h 53m from Auburn
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Sardis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Toccopola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Auburn and 45 miles from Sardis.

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

The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Sardis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 74 mi (119.09 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 Sardis

Town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,661
Coordinates34.4370500, -89.9159200
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Sardis (-89.91592, 34.43705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.01
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.00 $24.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.50 $27.00
Premium $4.63 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.42 $17.17 $34.33

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Sardis. The current time is 12:16:34.

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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.