How far is Edwards, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Edwards, MS to Auburn, MS is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
216.6 mi
03h 35m
Flight
176.72 mi
284.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.72 mi
Kilometers
284.4 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.6 mi
Kilometers
348.59 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 4:30 PM CDT
Return by in Edwards
Fri, Apr 17, 8:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwards
2026-04-17T12:55
Arrive Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 4:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwards
9:00 PM CDT
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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Edwards
113.3 mi
01h 47m
To Auburn
103.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    13 m · 7 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    99 m · 16 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vicksburg Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Vicksburg Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Jackson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson Street

    119 m · 7 sec · Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    25.1 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwards 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 51%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 16%
Jackson Street
27.2 mi · 13%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 8%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 6%
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 6%
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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 47m from Edwards
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edwards and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Edwards and 103.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.93 one way or $57.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwards and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 176.72 mi (284.4 km).

Edwards

#1 Edwards

Town in Mississippi, USA

Population999
Coordinates32.3301500, -90.6056500
Altitude73
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: Pine Street (-90.605625, 32.330087)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.93 L · about $28.93
Round trip
$57.87
15.28 gal · 57.86 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.93 $57.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.54 $65.08
Premium $4.63 $35.34 $70.67
Diesel $5.42 $41.37 $82.74

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Edwards and Auburn. The current time is 12:55:31.

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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.