How far is Auburn, MS from Water Valley, MS?
The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Water Valley, MS is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Water Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Water Valley.
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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 km · 2 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931
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Take the ramp slight right
1664 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight left
40 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi
1828 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West
5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West
24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Continue straight
2526 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
984 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 8 sec
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Merge left
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Water Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pontotoc Parkway West
Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West
24.4 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Clear near Water Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Water Valley?
The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Thaxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Auburn and 36.8 miles from Water Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Clear near Water Valley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Water Valley. Straight-line distance: 57.86 mi (93.11 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 Water Valley
City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 3,221 |
| Coordinates | 34.1515000, -89.6314700 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Water Valley (-89.63147, 34.1515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.02 | $28.05 |
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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