How far is Auburn, MS from Summit, MS?
The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Summit, MS is about 274 miles (440.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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 05h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Summit.
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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 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931
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Continue on North Eason Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Eason Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
71.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
978 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Laurel Street
1499 ft · 28 sec · South Laurel Street
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Turn right onto Robb Street
12 m · 2 sec · Robb Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Robb Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Summit.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Summit?
The road trip is about 274 miles (440.9 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Auburn and 136.8 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.62 one way or $73.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Summit. Straight-line distance: 233.18 mi (375.26 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 Summit
Human settlement in Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,549 |
| Coordinates | 31.2837900, -90.4684300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-90.46843, 31.28379)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.18 | $82.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.72 | $89.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.36 | $104.73 |
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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