How far is Auburn, MS from Shaw, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Shaw, MS is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
167.73 mi
03h 31m
Flight
131.57 mi
211.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.57 mi
Kilometers
211.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.73 mi
Kilometers
269.94 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shaw
Mon, May 4, 5:34 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Mon, May 4, 9:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-04T14:03
Arrive Shaw
Mon, May 4, 5:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:58 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
Batesville
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Auburn
83.8 mi
01h 45m
To Shaw
83.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    50.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Peeler Avenue

    2647 ft · 57 sec · East Peeler Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto White Oak Street

    118 m · 17 sec · White Oak Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
143 mi · 85%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
13.8 mi · 8%
East Peeler Avenue
0.5 mi
US 278 West
0.35 mi
MS 9 South
0.34 mi
White Oak Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batesville
01h 45m from Auburn
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Shaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 83.8 miles from Auburn and 83.9 miles from Shaw.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Shaw.

Stop Ideas Near Batesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Batesville, 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 Batesville.

RAIL

Greenwood

91 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

92 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Shaw. Straight-line distance: 131.57 mi (211.74 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Shaw

Town in Bolivar and Sunflower counties, Mississippi, United States

Population1,655
Coordinates33.6021100, -90.7745800
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Shaw (-90.77458, 33.60211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.41 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.84
11.84 gal · 44.82 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.42 $44.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.21 $50.43
Premium $4.63 $27.38 $54.76
Diesel $5.42 $32.06 $64.11

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Shaw. The current time is 14:03:14.

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.