How far is Auburn, MS from Sardis, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Sardis, MS is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.21 mi
04h 51m
Flight
197.63 mi
318.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.63 mi
Kilometers
318.06 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.21 mi
Kilometers
386.58 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sardis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 12:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-15T14:39
Arrive Sardis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Auburn
120.2 mi
02h 25m
To Sardis
120 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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 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

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 28: Hazlehurst, Fayette

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    121 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Caldwell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Caldwell Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    702 ft · 22 sec · West Gallatin Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Georgetown Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Georgetown Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Monticello Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Monticello Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Monticello Road

    5 mi · 12 min · Monticello Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monticello Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
131 mi · 54%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 15%
I 55 South
30.5 mi · 13%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 6%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 5%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

92.5 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
197.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
02h 25m from Auburn
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Patchy Fog then 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 240.2 miles (386.6 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Auburn and 120 miles from Sardis.

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

The direct path is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.11 one way or $64.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Auburn and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sardis.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Noxapater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Noxapater.

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 197.63 mi (318.06 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Sardis

Town of the United States

Population1,529
Coordinates31.8010000, -90.3242600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Sardis (-90.32426, 31.801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.09 L · about $32.11
Round trip
$64.23
16.96 gal · 64.18 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.11 $64.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.12 $72.23
Premium $4.63 $39.22 $78.44
Diesel $5.42 $45.92 $91.84

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Sardis. The current time is 14:39:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.