How far is Lyman, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Lyman, MS to Auburn, MS is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.5 miles (424 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.56 mi
04h 45m
Flight
263.45 mi
423.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.45 mi
Kilometers
423.98 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.56 mi
Kilometers
483.7 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, Nov 10, 7:48 AM CST
Return by in Lyman
Tue, Nov 10, 12:33 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyman
2026-11-10T03:03
Arrive Auburn
Tue, Nov 10, 7:48 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyman
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Meridian
MS

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

From Lyman
150.1 mi
02h 22m
To Auburn
150.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    764 ft · 56 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Price Road

    1251 ft · 57 sec · Price Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lumpkin Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lumpkin Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    50.9 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    1520 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon

    1383 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyman and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 29%
US 45 North
65.4 mi · 22%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 18%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 6%
I 59 North
9.76 mi · 3%
Lumpkin Road
5.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

88.4 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
263.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meridian
02h 22m from Lyman
Leave By
7:30 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lyman and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 150.1 miles from Lyman and 150.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 263.5 miles (424 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.97 one way or $77.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lyman and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Meridian

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

85 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

102 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyman and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 263.45 mi (423.98 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lyman

Lyman is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4947400, -89.1256100
Altitude22
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: (-89.126913, 30.493265)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.15 L · about $38.97
Round trip
$77.94
21.22 gal · 80.3 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $38.97 $77.94
Mid-grade $4.15 $44.05 $88.11
Premium $4.56 $48.33 $96.66
Diesel $5.75 $61.00 $121.99

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyman and Auburn. The current time is 03:03:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.