How far is Vicksburg, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Vicksburg, MS to Auburn, MS is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.01 mi
03h 51m
Flight
186.11 mi
299.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.11 mi
Kilometers
299.51 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.01 mi
Kilometers
374.99 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 24, 4:36 PM CDT
Return by in Vicksburg
Sun, May 24, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vicksburg
2026-05-24T12:45
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 24, 4:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vicksburg
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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Vicksburg
121.5 mi
01h 55m
To Auburn
111.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    1116 ft · 54 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clay Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Clay Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    2325 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1329 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    39.7 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vicksburg 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 48%
Clay Street
43.7 mi · 19%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 15%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 8%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 5%
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
186.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 55m from Vicksburg
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Vicksburg and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Vicksburg and 111.5 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.13 one way or $62.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vicksburg and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 186.11 mi (299.51 km).

Vicksburg

#1 Vicksburg

City in the US state of Mississippi

Population21,351
Coordinates32.3526500, -90.8778800
Altitude73
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: Jackson Street (-90.877925, 32.35264)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.12 L · about $31.13
Round trip
$62.26
16.44 gal · 62.24 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.13 $62.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.01 $70.02
Premium $4.63 $38.02 $76.04
Diesel $5.42 $44.51 $89.02

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Vicksburg and Auburn. The current time is 12:45:03.

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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.