How far is Byhalia, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Byhalia, MS to Auburn, MS is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
78.04 mi
01h 11m
Flight
72.64 mi
116.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.64 mi
Kilometers
116.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.04 mi
Kilometers
125.6 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Mon, Jun 1, 1:49 PM CDT
Return by in Byhalia
Mon, Jun 1, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byhalia
2026-06-01T12:38
Arrive Auburn
Mon, Jun 1, 1:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byhalia
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
Myrtle
MS

Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Byhalia
39 mi
00h 35m
To Auburn
39.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    600 ft · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo

    1492 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byhalia 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 East
75.4 mi · 97%
Auburn Road
1.2 mi · 2%
County Road 1438
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 22 East

Merge slight left

75.2 mi · 01h 21m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle
00h 35m from Byhalia
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Byhalia and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Myrtle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Byhalia and 39.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Byhalia and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byhalia and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 72.64 mi (116.9 km).

Byhalia

#1 Byhalia

Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,213
Coordinates34.8723200, -89.6906400
Altitude110
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: MS 178 (-89.690642, 34.872291)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.83
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.41 $20.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.71 $23.42
Premium $4.63 $12.72 $25.44
Diesel $5.42 $14.89 $29.78

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Byhalia and Auburn. The current time is 12:38:10.

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.