How far is Hillsboro, MS from Auburn, MS?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, MS to Auburn, MS is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Auburn.
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Start on Hillsboro-Ludlow Road
129 m · 24 sec · Hillsboro-Ludlow Road
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Turn left onto Old Jackson Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Jackson Road
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Turn left onto North State Highway 35
23 mi · 34 min · North State Highway 35
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Take the ramp slight right
1996 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
39.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit straight
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 43 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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North State Highway 35
Merge slight left
39.9 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro to Auburn?
The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Sturgis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Hillsboro and 84.1 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Sturgis
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 Sturgis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 135.96 mi (218.81 km).
#1 Hillsboro
Hillsboro is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4593100, -89.5114600 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $24.91 | $49.81 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
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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