How far is Pelahatchie, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Pelahatchie, MS to Auburn, MS is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.02 mi
03h 06m
Flight
151.99 mi
244.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.99 mi
Kilometers
244.61 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.02 mi
Kilometers
304.2 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM CDT
Return by in Pelahatchie
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelahatchie
2026-04-19T04:18
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelahatchie
9:00 PM CDT
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
Sturgis
MS

Human settlement in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Pelahatchie
93.3 mi
01h 33m
To Auburn
95.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Pelahatchie and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Go Forth Street

    39 m · 8 sec · Go Forth Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    18.6 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Canton Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Canton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    50.7 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelahatchie 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Canton Avenue
37.3 mi · 20%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 18%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 10%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 7%
2nd Street
8.06 mi · 4%
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

50.7 mi · 00h 58m

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
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturgis
01h 33m from Pelahatchie
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pelahatchie 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 Pelahatchie to Auburn?

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Sturgis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Pelahatchie and 95.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pelahatchie and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Sturgis

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

107 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelahatchie and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 151.99 mi (244.61 km).

Pelahatchie

#1 Pelahatchie

Town of the United States

Population1,388
Coordinates32.3129200, -89.7984100
Altitude109
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: Go Forth Street (-89.798252, 32.312948)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.25 L · about $25.26
Round trip
$50.52
13.34 gal · 50.5 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.26 $50.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.63 $30.85 $61.70
Diesel $5.42 $36.12 $72.24

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 Pelahatchie and Auburn. The current time is 04:18:52.

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.