How far is Walls, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Walls, MS to Auburn, MS is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
116.47 mi
01h 48m
Flight
98.2 mi
158.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.2 mi
Kilometers
158.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.47 mi
Kilometers
187.44 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 29, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Walls
Thu, Apr 30, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walls
2026-04-29T21:40
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 29, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walls
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
Potts Camp
MS

Town of the United States

From Walls
53.1 mi
00h 54m
To Auburn
63.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McLemore Drive

    4 m · 1 sec · McLemore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · West Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    720 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    28 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2239 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodman Road West

    16.6 mi · 26 min · Goodman Road West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Auburn Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
104 mi · 89%
Auburn Road
1.2 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.15 mi
East Railroad Avenue
0.14 mi
West Railroad Avenue
0.05 mi
County Road 1438
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

87.2 mi · 01h 34m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potts Camp
00h 54m from Walls
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Walls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Potts Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Walls and 63.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Walls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Potts Camp

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

87 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walls and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 98.2 mi (158.03 km).

Walls

#1 Walls

Town in Mississippi

Population1,441
Coordinates34.9582400, -90.1525600
Altitude64
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: McLemore Drive (-90.152591, 34.958167)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.56 L · about $15.56
Round trip
$31.13
8.22 gal · 31.12 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.56 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.50 $35.01
Premium $4.63 $19.01 $38.02
Diesel $5.42 $22.26 $44.51

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Walls and Auburn. The current time is 21:40:14.

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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.