How far is Auburn, MS from Walnut Grove, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Walnut Grove, MS is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
134.74 mi
02h 59m
Flight
122.55 mi
197.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.55 mi
Kilometers
197.23 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.74 mi
Kilometers
216.85 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 8:53 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-18T05:53
Arrive Walnut Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 8:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Taylor
MS

Village in Mississippi, United States

From Auburn
67.3 mi
01h 29m
To Walnut Grove
67.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Walnut Grove.

  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

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sherard Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Sherard Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Mississippi Highway 1

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mississippi Highway 1

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Alligator - Rena Lara Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Alligator - Rena Lara Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
92.6 mi · 69%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
13.8 mi · 10%
Sherard Road
7.46 mi · 6%
Mississippi Highway 1
5.89 mi · 4%
Alligator - Rena Lara Road
0.94 mi · 1%
US 278 West
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Pontotoc Parkway West

Continue straight

62.3 mi · 01h 23m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
01h 29m from Auburn
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Walnut Grove?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Auburn and 67.5 miles from Walnut Grove.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

100 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

105 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 122.55 mi (197.23 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Walnut Grove

#2 Walnut Grove

City in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,658
Coordinates34.1403900, -90.7695500
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Walnut Grove (-90.76955, 34.14039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.52 gal · 36 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.27 $40.55
Premium $4.63 $22.02 $44.03
Diesel $5.42 $25.78 $51.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Walnut Grove. The current time is 05:53:44.

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.