How far is Greenwood, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Greenwood, MS to Auburn, MS is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
131.67 mi
02h 17m
Flight
103.43 mi
166.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.43 mi
Kilometers
166.46 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.67 mi
Kilometers
211.91 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
Taylor
MS

Village in Mississippi, United States

From Greenwood
67.2 mi
01h 08m
To Auburn
64.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    68 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Johnson Street

    1080 ft · 34 sec · East Johnson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Carrollton Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mississippi 7

    29 mi · 49 min · Mississippi 7

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

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

    1830 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman

    72 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

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

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Auburn Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 North
74.2 mi · 56%
Mississippi 7
34.1 mi · 26%
I-22 East
12.9 mi · 10%
Carrollton Avenue
1.41 mi · 1%
Auburn Road
1.2 mi · 1%
MS 9
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

MS 7 North

Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

36.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
01h 08m from Greenwood
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Greenwood and 64.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

100 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

105 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 103.43 mi (166.46 km).

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#1 Greenwood

Greenwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5162300, -90.1795300
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 (-90.180101, 33.516123)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.59 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.3 gal · 35.18 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.80 $39.61
Premium $4.63 $21.51 $43.01
Diesel $5.42 $25.18 $50.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Auburn. The current time is 02:11:28.

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.