How far is Grenada, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Grenada, MS to Auburn, MS is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
90.25 mi
01h 42m
Flight
76.22 mi
122.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.22 mi
Kilometers
122.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.25 mi
Kilometers
145.24 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Grenada
Sun, May 31, 8:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grenada
2026-05-31T05:13
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 31, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grenada
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
Oxford
MS

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Grenada
52.9 mi
00h 51m
To Auburn
37.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sunset Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sunset Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

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

    52 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 10 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 Grenada 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 North
74.2 mi · 82%
I-22 East
12.9 mi · 14%
Sunset Drive
7.39 mi · 8%
Auburn Road
1.2 mi · 1%
MS 9
0.35 mi
MS 9 North
0.04 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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 51m from Grenada
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grenada and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Grenada and 37.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grenada and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

112 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grenada and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 76.22 mi (122.67 km).

Grenada

#1 Grenada

City in Mississippi

Population12,105
Coordinates33.7690000, -89.8084200
Altitude66
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: Sunset Drive (-89.80842, 33.769063)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.09
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.04 $24.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.54 $27.09
Premium $4.63 $14.71 $29.42
Diesel $5.42 $17.22 $34.44

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Grenada and Auburn. The current time is 05:13:55.

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.