How far is Mound Bayou, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Mound Bayou, MS to Auburn, MS is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.5 mi
02h 27m
Flight
123.17 mi
198.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.17 mi
Kilometers
198.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.5 mi
Kilometers
237.38 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM CDT
Return by in Mound Bayou
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mound Bayou
2026-04-19T04:31
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mound Bayou
9:30 PM CDT
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
Batesville
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Mound Bayou
73.6 mi
01h 13m
To Auburn
73.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mound Bayou and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Edwards Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Edwards Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Moody Road

    1496 ft · 30 sec · Moody Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    28.1 mi · 33 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman

    1830 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman

    72 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Auburn Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Moody Road
92.6 mi · 63%
I-22 East
12.9 mi · 9%
Edwards Avenue
2.38 mi · 2%
Auburn Road
1.2 mi · 1%
MS 9
0.35 mi
MS 9 North
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Moody Road

Keep slight right

91.9 mi · 01h 57m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batesville
01h 13m from Mound Bayou
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Mound Bayou and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mound Bayou to Auburn?

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Batesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Mound Bayou and 73.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Mound Bayou and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Batesville

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

91 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

92 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mound Bayou and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 123.17 mi (198.22 km).

Mound Bayou

#1 Mound Bayou

City in Mississippi, United States

Population1,341
Coordinates33.8781700, -90.7273200
Altitude43
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: Edwards Avenue (-90.72755, 33.878164)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.7 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.38
10.4 gal · 39.4 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.69 $39.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.15 $44.29
Premium $4.63 $24.05 $48.10
Diesel $5.42 $28.16 $56.32

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mound Bayou and Auburn. The current time is 04:31:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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