How far is North Tunica, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from North Tunica, MS to Auburn, MS is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
123.68 mi
01h 55m
Flight
103.52 mi
166.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.52 mi
Kilometers
166.6 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.68 mi
Kilometers
199.05 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 26, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in North Tunica
Tue, May 26, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Tunica
2026-05-26T07:58
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 26, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Tunica
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
Holly Springs
MS

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From North Tunica
61.8 mi
00h 57m
To Auburn
61.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Tunica and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Gay Street

    42 m · 8 sec · Gay Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sears Avenue

    146 m · 26 sec · Sears Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prichard Road

    605 ft · 22 sec · Prichard Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    14.1 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 304 East: Memphis, Hernando

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22, US 78: Memphis, Tupelo

    2134 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 22 East, US 78 East: Holly Springs, Tupelo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Auburn Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 East
78.3 mi · 63%
MS 304 East
29.3 mi · 24%
Auburn Road
1.2 mi · 1%
I 22
0.4 mi
Prichard Road
0.11 mi
Sears Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 22 East

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 23m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
00h 57m from North Tunica
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving North Tunica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Tunica to Auburn?

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from North Tunica and 61.9 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around North Tunica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Tunica and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 103.52 mi (166.6 km).

North Tunica

#1 North Tunica

Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi

Population1,035
Coordinates34.7009300, -90.3781500
Altitude59
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: Gay Street (-90.378144, 34.701225)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.52 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.02
8.72 gal · 33.04 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.51 $33.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.57 $37.14
Premium $4.63 $20.17 $40.33
Diesel $5.42 $23.61 $47.22

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between North Tunica and Auburn. The current time is 07:58:19.

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.