How far is Charleston, MS from Auburn, MS?
The driving distance from Charleston, MS to Auburn, MS is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Auburn.
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Start on South Panola Street
24 m · 9 sec · South Panola Street
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
779 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on George P Cossar Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · George P Cossar Boulevard
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Continue straight
25.1 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
1830 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman
72 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
82 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Auburn Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right onto County Road 1438
36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Auburn.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
George P Cossar Boulevard
Continue straight
25.1 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and 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 Charleston to Auburn?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Charleston and 51.3 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 83.72 mi (134.74 km).
#1 Charleston
City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,882 |
| Coordinates | 34.0067800, -90.0567600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
| Population | 60,258 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -88.6317200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.37 | $30.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
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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