How far is Louisville, MS from Auburn, MS?
The driving distance from Louisville, MS to Auburn, MS is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Auburn.
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Start on MS-14/West Main Street
30 m · 6 sec · MS-14/West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Church Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Church Avenue
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Turn right onto MS-25 N
1412 ft · 18 sec · MS-25 N
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Continue on Stockyard Road
1557 ft · 20 sec · Stockyard Road
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 28 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 Louisville and Auburn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 00h 43m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Auburn?
The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Louisville and 49.5 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Louisville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 83.84 mi (134.92 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 5,926 |
| Coordinates | 33.1237400, -89.0550600 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $3.79 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
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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