How far is Conehatta, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Conehatta, MS to Auburn, MS is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
159.7 mi
02h 48m
Flight
132.18 mi
212.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.18 mi
Kilometers
212.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.7 mi
Kilometers
257.02 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Mon, May 4, 7:43 PM CDT
Return by in Conehatta
Mon, May 4, 10:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conehatta
2026-05-04T16:54
Arrive Auburn
Mon, May 4, 7:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conehatta
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
Starkville
MS

City in Mississippi

From Conehatta
80.9 mi
01h 24m
To Auburn
78.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 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 Conehatta and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McDonald Road

    130 m · 19 sec · McDonald Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Conehatta-Prospect Road

    79 m · 8 sec · Conehatta-Prospect Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gum Street

    557 ft · 11 sec · Gum Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1301 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jackson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jackson Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson Road
61.5 mi · 39%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 22%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 11%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 8%
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 3%
Auburn Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

34.6 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starkville
01h 24m from Conehatta
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conehatta and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Starkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Conehatta and 78.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.32 one way or $42.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conehatta and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 132.18 mi (212.73 km).

Conehatta

#1 Conehatta

Census-designated place in Newton County, Mississippi

Population1,342
Coordinates32.4512500, -89.2853400
Altitude147
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: McDonald Road (-89.284669, 32.452241)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.33 L · about $21.32
Round trip
$42.64
11.26 gal · 42.66 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.32 $42.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.98 $47.96
Premium $4.63 $26.04 $52.08
Diesel $5.42 $30.49 $60.97

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 Conehatta and Auburn. The current time is 16:54:58.

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.