How far is Fulton, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Fulton, MS to Auburn, MS is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
18.05 mi
00h 19m
Flight
12.73 mi
20.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.73 mi
Kilometers
20.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.05 mi
Kilometers
29.05 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Mon, May 4, 10:41 PM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Mon, May 4, 11:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-05-04T22:22
Arrive Auburn
Mon, May 4, 10:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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
Mantachie
MS

City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Fulton
9 mi
00h 09m
To Auburn
9.1 mi
00h 09m

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
5 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 Fulton and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cummings Street

    37 m · 9 sec · North Cummings Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2385 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Adams Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Adams Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Tupelo

    1859 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1132 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    112 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Auburn Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Auburn Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tupelo
14.6 mi · 81%
South Adams Street
1.99 mi · 11%
Auburn Road
0.95 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.45 mi · 3%
North Cummings Street
0.02 mi
County Road 1438
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Tupelo

Merge slight left

14.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mantachie
00h 09m from Fulton
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fulton and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Mantachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Fulton and 9.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.48 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi

Population3,846
Coordinates34.2739900, -88.4092100
Altitude104
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: North Cummings Street (-88.408995, 34.27397)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.85
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.42 $4.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.63 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.42 $3.47 $6.93

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulton and Auburn. The current time is 22:22:46.

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.