How far is Shannon, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Shannon, MS to Auburn, MS is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.27 mi
00h 18m
Flight
12.51 mi
20.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.51 mi
Kilometers
20.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.27 mi
Kilometers
24.58 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 3, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Shannon
Sun, May 3, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shannon
2026-05-03T03:59
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 3, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shannon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Verona
MS

City in Lee County, Mississippi

From Shannon
7.6 mi
00h 09m
To Auburn
7.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boyd Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · Boyd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    2306 ft · 2 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Collins

    38 m · 7 sec · North Collins

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Noah Curtis Street

    1103 ft · 17 sec · Noah Curtis Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    682 ft · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shannon and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Drive
7.74 mi · 51%
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 32%
Auburn Road
1.11 mi · 7%
Broad Street
0.44 mi · 3%
US 45 North
0.37 mi · 2%
Noah Curtis Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Drive

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

7.74 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
00h 09m from Shannon
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Shannon and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Shannon and 7.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Shannon and Sunny near Auburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shannon and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 12.51 mi (20.14 km).

Shannon

#1 Shannon

Town in Lee County, Mississippi, USA

Population1,765
Coordinates34.1162200, -88.7117200
Altitude78
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: Boyd Avenue (-88.711863, 34.116225)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.63 $2.50 $5.00
Diesel $5.42 $2.92 $5.85

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Shannon and Auburn. The current time is 03:59:15.

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.