How far is Greenville, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Greenville, MS to Auburn, MS is about 185 miles (297.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.04 mi
03h 24m
Flight
151.9 mi
244.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.9 mi
Kilometers
244.46 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.04 mi
Kilometers
297.8 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Marks
MS

City in Mississippi

From Greenville
96.4 mi
01h 42m
To Auburn
88.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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 Greenville and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    3 m · 8 sec · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Griffin Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Griffin Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  10. 10

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

    1830 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman

    72 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

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

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Auburn Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Griffin Road
92.3 mi · 50%
I-22 East
12.9 mi · 7%
South Broad Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Auburn Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.86 mi
Old Hwy 61
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

Griffin Road

Keep slight right

91.9 mi · 01h 57m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
151.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marks
01h 42m from Greenville
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Auburn?

The road trip is about 185 miles (297.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Marks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Greenville and 88.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.73 one way or $49.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Greenville and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Marks

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

83 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

99 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 151.9 mi (244.46 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
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: Main Street (-91.0598, 33.408959)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.72 L · about $24.73
Round trip
$49.46
13.06 gal · 49.44 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.73 $49.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.81 $55.62
Premium $4.63 $30.20 $60.40
Diesel $5.42 $35.36 $70.72

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 Greenville and Auburn. The current time is 05:30:32.

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.