How far is Brookhaven, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, MS to Auburn, MS is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.49 mi
04h 02m
Flight
214.36 mi
344.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.36 mi
Kilometers
344.98 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.49 mi
Kilometers
403.13 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 PM CDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-19T09:40
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
9:00 PM CDT
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
Coldwater
MS

Town of the United States

From Brookhaven
126.6 mi
02h 01m
To Auburn
123.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Monticello Street

    2704 ft · 1 min · East Monticello Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schwem Avenue

    681 ft · 16 sec · Schwem Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    528 ft · 11 sec · West Congress Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Union Church Road

    1837 ft · 40 sec · Union Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Union St Extended Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1618 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    48.8 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 44%
Union St Extended Northeast
52 mi · 21%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 14%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 7%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 5%
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coldwater
02h 01m from Brookhaven
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brookhaven and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Coldwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Brookhaven and 123.9 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.48 one way or $66.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brookhaven and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Coldwater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

113 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Laurel station

114 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 214.36 mi (344.98 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

City in Mississippi, United States

Population11,861
Coordinates31.5790600, -90.4406500
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
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#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: East Monticello Street (-90.440628, 31.579119)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.46 L · about $33.48
Round trip
$66.95
17.68 gal · 66.92 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.48 $66.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.65 $75.30
Premium $4.63 $40.89 $81.77
Diesel $5.42 $47.87 $95.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Auburn. The current time is 09:40:58.

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.