How far is Caledonia, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Caledonia, MS to Auburn, MS is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
59.14 mi
01h 05m
Flight
45.16 mi
72.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.16 mi
Kilometers
72.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.14 mi
Kilometers
95.18 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Mon, May 4, 4:44 PM CDT
Return by in Caledonia
Mon, May 4, 5:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caledonia
2026-05-04T15:39
Arrive Auburn
Mon, May 4, 4:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caledonia
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
Amory
MS

City in Monroe County, Mississippi

From Caledonia
29.5 mi
00h 32m
To Auburn
29.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lawrence Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Caledonia Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Caledonia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Caledonia Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Hamilton Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1971 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hamilton Road
37.6 mi · 64%
Martin Luther King Drive
7.74 mi · 13%
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8%
Caledonia Road
4.53 mi · 8%
Lawrence Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Auburn Road
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hamilton Road

Continue straight

29.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amory
00h 32m from Caledonia
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Caledonia and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Amory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Caledonia and 29.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caledonia and Sunny near Auburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caledonia and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 45.16 mi (72.68 km).

Caledonia

#1 Caledonia

City in Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,048
Coordinates33.6828900, -88.3244800
Altitude108
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: Wolf Road (-88.324299, 33.682883)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.83
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.91 $15.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.63 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $5.42 $11.32 $22.63

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Caledonia and Auburn. The current time is 15:39:12.

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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.