How far is Centreville, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Centreville, MS to Auburn, MS is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
311.87 mi
05h 03m
Flight
262.31 mi
422.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.31 mi
Kilometers
422.14 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.87 mi
Kilometers
501.9 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM CDT
Return by in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centreville
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centreville
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
Lena
MS

Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Centreville
157 mi
02h 31m
To Auburn
154.8 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

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 Centreville and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1831 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Laurel Street

    109 m · 10 sec · North Laurel Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Howard Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Howard Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    20.3 mi · 30 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 36%
West Main Street
98.3 mi · 32%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 6%
East Howard Street
16.3 mi · 5%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 4%
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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
262.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lena
02h 31m from Centreville
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Centreville 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 Centreville to Auburn?

The road trip is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Centreville and 154.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.69 one way or $83.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Centreville and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Lena

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

90 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

110 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centreville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 262.31 mi (422.14 km).

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#1 Centreville

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates31.0896200, -91.0684400
Altitude117
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: West Main Street (-91.068121, 31.089966)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.66 L · about $41.69
Round trip
$83.39
22.02 gal · 83.32 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.69 $83.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.89 $93.78
Premium $4.63 $50.92 $101.84
Diesel $5.42 $59.62 $119.24

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 Centreville and Auburn. The current time is 00:05:55.

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.