How far is Philadelphia, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, MS to Auburn, MS is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
132.85 mi
02h 16m
Flight
108.22 mi
174.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.22 mi
Kilometers
174.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.85 mi
Kilometers
213.8 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, May 21, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, May 21, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-05-21T12:56
Arrive Auburn
Thu, May 21, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
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
Starkville
MS

City in Mississippi

From Philadelphia
65.8 mi
01h 08m
To Auburn
67 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    70 m · 17 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2640 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pecan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto County Road 561

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 561

  5. 5

    Turn right

    21.5 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 561
35.9 mi · 27%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 26%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 14%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 9%
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 4%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

34.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starkville
01h 08m from Philadelphia
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Auburn?

The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Starkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Philadelphia and 67 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 108.22 mi (174.17 km).

Philadelphia

#1 Philadelphia

City in Mississippi, USA

Population7,003
Coordinates32.7715200, -89.1167300
Altitude128
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: Front Street (-89.116625, 32.771472)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.75 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.38 gal · 35.5 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.97 $39.95
Premium $4.63 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.42 $25.40 $50.79

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Auburn. The current time is 12:56:43.

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.