How far is Rolling Fork, MS from Auburn, MS?
The driving distance from Rolling Fork, MS to Auburn, MS is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rolling Fork and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rolling Fork and Auburn.
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Start on the route
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Locust Street
55 m · 12 sec · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Race Street
1974 ft · 36 sec · Race Street
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Turn left
38.3 mi · 53 min
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Continue straight
64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
91.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
1830 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman
72 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
82 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Auburn Road
1.5 km · 2 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 Rolling Fork and Auburn.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Race Street
Keep slight right
91.9 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rolling Fork and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rolling Fork to Auburn?
The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Rolling Fork and 89.4 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rolling Fork and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
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 Walnut.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rolling Fork and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 160.57 mi (258.41 km).
#1 Rolling Fork
City in Sharkey County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,849 |
| Coordinates | 32.9065200, -90.8781600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.98 | $59.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.56 | $65.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.12 | $76.24 |
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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