How far is Hickory Hills, MS from Auburn, MS?
The driving distance from Hickory Hills, MS to Auburn, MS is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory Hills and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Hills and Auburn.
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Start on Broadmoor Drive
95 m · 15 sec · Broadmoor Drive
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Turn right onto Martin Bluff Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Martin Bluff Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Frontage Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gautier Vancleave Road
1326 ft · 43 sec · Gautier Vancleave Road
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Turn left
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
1096 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
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Turn left
51.3 mi · 59 min
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight left
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard
1539 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard
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Continue on Auburn Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right onto County Road 1438
36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory Hills and Auburn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
MS 63
Continue straight
78.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hickory Hills and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickory Hills to Auburn?
The road trip is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Hickory Hills and 151.3 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hickory Hills and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Meridian
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meridian.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Hills and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 264.49 mi (425.65 km).
#1 Hickory Hills
Hickory Hills is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4568700, -88.6391900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
| Population | 60,258 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -88.6317200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $39.57 | $79.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $44.77 | $89.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.93 | $97.86 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $61.58 | $123.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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