How far is Pascagoula, MS from Auburn, MS?
The driving distance from Pascagoula, MS to Auburn, MS is about 298 miles (479.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pascagoula and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pascagoula and Auburn.
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Start on the route
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Pascagoula Street
1641 ft · 45 sec · Pascagoula Street
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Turn slight right onto Telephone Road
640 ft · 18 sec · Telephone Road
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Turn slight right onto Denny Avenue
602 ft · 17 sec · Denny Avenue
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Turn left onto Helen Street
96 m · 14 sec · Helen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Telephone Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Telephone Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right
2158 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Old Saracennia Road
157 m · 11 sec · Old Saracennia Road
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Turn left
50.2 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 20 min
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1.4 km · 1 min
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6.1 mi · 7 min
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1.1 km · 49 sec
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6.3 mi · 7 min
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5.6 mi · 6 min
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3.5 mi · 4 min
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5.3 mi · 6 min
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Pascagoula 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.
Old Saracennia Road
Continue straight
78.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pascagoula and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pascagoula to Auburn?
The road trip is about 298 miles (479.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 148.6 miles from Pascagoula and 149.4 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.84 one way or $79.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pascagoula and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Meridian
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meridian.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pascagoula and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 270.82 mi (435.84 km).
#1 Pascagoula
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 21,542 |
| Coordinates | 30.3657600, -88.5561300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $39.84 | $79.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.80 | $89.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.66 | $97.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.97 | $113.93 |
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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