How far is Quitman, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Quitman, MS to Auburn, MS is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
169.4 mi
02h 45m
Flight
155.19 mi
249.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.19 mi
Kilometers
249.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.4 mi
Kilometers
272.62 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Mon, May 4, 7:41 PM CDT
Return by in Quitman
Mon, May 4, 10:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quitman
2026-05-04T16:55
Arrive Auburn
Mon, May 4, 7:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quitman
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
Macon
MS

City in Mississippi, United States of America

From Quitman
84.6 mi
01h 22m
To Auburn
84.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Archusa Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Archusa Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Quitman Meridian Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Quitman Meridian Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quitman 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Quitman Meridian Highway
87.9 mi · 52%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 31%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 11%
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 3%
Auburn Road
1.11 mi · 1%
South Archusa Avenue
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Quitman Meridian Highway

Continue straight

78.9 mi · 01h 31m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
155.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 22m from Quitman
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Quitman and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Quitman and 84.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.65 one way or $45.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quitman and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Macon

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

94 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quitman and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 155.19 mi (249.76 km).

Quitman

#1 Quitman

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

Population2,041
Coordinates32.0401500, -88.7281000
Altitude70
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: South Archusa Avenue (-88.728078, 32.04015)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.63 L · about $22.65
Round trip
$45.29
11.96 gal · 45.26 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.65 $45.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.47 $50.94
Premium $4.63 $27.66 $55.32
Diesel $5.42 $32.38 $64.76

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Quitman and Auburn. The current time is 16:55:38.

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.