How far is Clinton, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Auburn, MS is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
199.26 mi
03h 18m
Flight
165.97 mi
267.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.97 mi
Kilometers
267.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.26 mi
Kilometers
320.67 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Clinton
102.7 mi
01h 39m
To Auburn
96.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Clinton and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dunton Road

    138 m · 22 sec · Dunton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    590 ft · 29 sec · Hester Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Leake Street

    95 m · 14 sec · East Leake Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Leake Street

    2593 ft · 2 min · East Leake Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lakeview Drive

    1369 ft · 44 sec · West Lakeview Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on West Capitol Street

    725 ft · 14 sec · West Capitol Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Bullard Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Woodrow Wilson Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Woodrow Wilson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1804 ft · 31 sec · North State Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

    813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    13.1 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 56%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 9%
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 7%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 6%
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 2%
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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
01h 39m from Clinton
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Auburn?

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 102.7 miles from Clinton and 96.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clinton and Rain Showers Likely 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 Clinton and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 165.97 mi (267.11 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population23,873
Coordinates32.3415300, -90.3217600
Altitude109
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: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.62 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.25
14.06 gal · 53.24 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.62 $53.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.94 $59.88
Premium $4.63 $32.51 $65.03
Diesel $5.42 $38.07 $76.13

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 Clinton and Auburn. The current time is 06:49:21.

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.