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

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Walnut Grove, MS is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.92 mi
03h 13m
Flight
126.4 mi
203.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.4 mi
Kilometers
203.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.92 mi
Kilometers
252.54 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 5:13 PM CST
Return by in Auburn
Fri, Nov 6, 8:26 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-11-06T13:59
Arrive Walnut Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 5:13 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:34 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CST
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
Starkville
MS

City in Mississippi

From Auburn
78.5 mi
01h 36m
To Walnut Grove
78.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

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 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

    40.4 mi · 46 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1772 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    37 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    12.5 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Chadwick Avenue

    103 m · 7 sec · Chadwick Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chadwick Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
72.6 mi · 46%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 23%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 9%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 8%
North Eason Boulevard
5.06 mi · 3%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

40.4 mi · 00h 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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starkville
01h 36m from Auburn
Leave By
10:34 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny 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 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Starkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Auburn and 78.4 miles from Walnut Grove.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Walnut Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 126.4 mi (203.42 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

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

Walnut Grove is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5904200, -89.4584000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Walnut Grove (-89.4584, 32.59042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.34
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $20.67 $41.34
Mid-grade $4.21 $23.34 $46.68
Premium $4.61 $25.56 $51.11
Diesel $5.80 $32.13 $64.25

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Walnut Grove. The current time is 13:59:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.