How far is Lynchburg, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, MS to Auburn, MS is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.22 mi
01h 41m
Flight
95.5 mi
153.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.5 mi
Kilometers
153.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.22 mi
Kilometers
174.17 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, Nov 10, 4:45 AM CST
Return by in Lynchburg
Tue, Nov 10, 6:27 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-11-10T03:03
Arrive Auburn
Tue, Nov 10, 4:45 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynchburg
9:30 PM CST
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
Potts Camp
MS

Town of the United States

From Lynchburg
51.2 mi
00h 50m
To Auburn
57 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Lynchburg and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Goodman Road West

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Goodman Road West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
101 mi · 94%
Auburn Road
1.2 mi · 1%
County Road 1438
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

87.2 mi · 01h 34m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
95.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potts Camp
00h 50m from Lynchburg
Leave By
3:06 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg to Auburn?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Potts Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Lynchburg and 57 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Potts Camp

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

87 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 95.5 mi (153.7 km).

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#1 Lynchburg

Lynchburg is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9623200, -90.0959300
Altitude92
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: (-90.095837, 34.962264)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.15 $15.86 $31.72
Premium $4.56 $17.40 $34.80
Diesel $5.75 $21.96 $43.92

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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There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Auburn. The current time is 03:03:42.

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.