How far is Auburn, MS from Vardaman, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Vardaman, MS is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
50.57 mi
01h 17m
Flight
42.12 mi
67.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.12 mi
Kilometers
67.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.57 mi
Kilometers
81.39 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vardaman
Sat, May 30, 7:20 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, May 30, 8:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-30T06:03
Arrive Vardaman
Sat, May 30, 7:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Okolona
MS

Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Auburn
25.3 mi
00h 38m
To Vardaman
25.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Natchez Trace Parkway

    2342 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    24.7 mi · 37 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto 32

    657 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    1118 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sweet Potato Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Natchez Trace Parkway
25.2 mi · 50%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
5.58 mi · 11%
32
0.15 mi
County Road 1438
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Natchez Trace Parkway

Turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway

24.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
00h 38m from Auburn
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vardaman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Auburn and 25.3 miles from Vardaman.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vardaman.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Vardaman. Straight-line distance: 42.12 mi (67.78 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Vardaman

City in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,259
Coordinates33.8756700, -89.1772900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Vardaman (-89.17729, 33.87567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.56
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.78 $13.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.62 $15.25
Premium $4.63 $8.28 $16.56
Diesel $5.42 $9.69 $19.39

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Vardaman. The current time is 06:03:10.

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.