How far is Auburn, MS from Yazoo City, MS?
The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Yazoo City, MS is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Yazoo City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Yazoo City.
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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
36.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight left
72.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight
13.5 mi · 24 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mississippi 433
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi 433
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Continue on Old Highway 16
950 ft · 19 sec · Old Highway 16
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Continue on Old Hwy 16
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Hwy 16
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
1971 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1677 ft · 46 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Canal Street
1216 ft · 40 sec · East Canal Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1484 ft · 46 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
20 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Yazoo City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 7 South
Take the exit slight left
72.3 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Yazoo City?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Auburn and 98.2 miles from Yazoo City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.
Stop Ideas Near Grenada
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 Grenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Yazoo City. Straight-line distance: 142.08 mi (228.65 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 Yazoo City
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 10,869 |
| Coordinates | 32.8551300, -90.4056500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yazoo City (-90.40565, 32.85513)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.24 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.51 | $59.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.05 | $64.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.53 | $75.05 |
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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