How far is Richton, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Richton, MS to Auburn, MS is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.56 mi
03h 44m
Flight
203.61 mi
327.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.61 mi
Kilometers
327.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.56 mi
Kilometers
372.66 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Richton
Wed, May 13, 4:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richton
2026-05-12T20:52
Arrive Auburn
Wed, May 13, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richton
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
Scooba
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Richton
115.6 mi
01h 52m
To Auburn
115.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    21 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dogwood Avenue

    1341 ft · 40 sec · Dogwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Front Street

    27.2 mi · 40 min · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    51.4 mi · 55 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    9 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon

    1383 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richton 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 North
65.4 mi · 28%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 23%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
51.4 mi · 22%
North Front Street
27.4 mi · 12%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 8%
I 59 North
8.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 45 North

Merge slight left

65.1 mi · 01h 14m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
203.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scooba
01h 52m from Richton
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richton and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Scooba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Richton and 115.9 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richton and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Scooba

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

111 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richton and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 203.61 mi (327.68 km).

Richton

#1 Richton

City in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,066
Coordinates31.3493400, -88.9400500
Altitude53
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: Oak Street (-88.940148, 31.349345)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.93 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.88
16.34 gal · 61.86 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.94 $61.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.80 $69.59
Premium $4.63 $37.79 $75.57
Diesel $5.42 $44.24 $88.48

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Richton and Auburn. The current time is 20:52:39.

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.