How far is Cleary, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Cleary, MS to Auburn, MS is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.28 mi
03h 26m
Flight
171.63 mi
276.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.63 mi
Kilometers
276.21 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.28 mi
Kilometers
331.97 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Nov 8, 9:12 AM CST
Return by in Cleary
Sun, Nov 8, 12:38 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleary
2026-11-08T05:45
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Nov 8, 9:12 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:06 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleary
9:00 PM CST
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
Louisville
MS

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Cleary
103 mi
01h 43m
To Auburn
103.3 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cleary Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Cleary Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 49 South

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 49 South

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Treetop Boulevard

    2994 ft · 2 min · Treetop Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Lakeland Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 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 Cleary 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 54%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 9%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 6%
Lakeland Drive
9.82 mi · 5%
Highway 49 South
9.17 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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
171.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
01h 43m from Cleary
Leave By
10:06 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleary and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Cleary and 103.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.02 one way or $54.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleary and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

91 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

113 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleary and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 171.63 mi (276.21 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cleary

Cleary is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.1654300, -90.1806400
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: Cleary Road (-90.180501, 32.165363)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.55 L · about $27.02
Round trip
$54.05
14.56 gal · 55.1 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.02 $54.05
Mid-grade $4.20 $30.58 $61.15
Premium $4.59 $33.42 $66.83
Diesel $5.78 $42.06 $84.11

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleary and Auburn. The current time is 05:45:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.