How far is Ecru, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Ecru, MS to Auburn, MS is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.15 mi
00h 29m
Flight
22.83 mi
36.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.83 mi
Kilometers
36.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.15 mi
Kilometers
43.7 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Ecru
Wed, May 13, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ecru
2026-05-13T22:37
Arrive Auburn
Wed, May 13, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ecru
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sherman
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Ecru
16.4 mi
00h 14m
To Auburn
10.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    42 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jones Avenue

    712 ft · 33 sec · Jones Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 278 East, MS 6 East: Tupelo

    1671 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman

    1830 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman

    72 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-22 East
12.9 mi · 48%
Jones Avenue
2.93 mi · 11%
Pontotoc Parkway West
2.58 mi · 10%
Auburn Road
1.2 mi · 4%
MS 9
0.35 mi · 1%
US 278 East
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-22 East

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
00h 14m from Ecru
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ecru and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Ecru and 10.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ecru and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 22.83 mi (36.74 km).

Ecru

#1 Ecru

Town of the United States

Population1,067
Coordinates34.3531600, -89.0231200
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: Church Street (-89.023116, 34.352725)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.09 $8.18
Premium $4.63 $4.44 $8.88
Diesel $5.42 $5.20 $10.40

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Ecru and Auburn. The current time is 22:37:29.

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.