How far is Walnut Grove, MS from Auburn, MS?
The driving distance from Walnut Grove, MS to Auburn, MS is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Grove and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and Auburn.
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Start on the route
11 m · 2 sec
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Continue on Alligator - Rena Lara Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Alligator - Rena Lara Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Highway 1
5.9 mi · 9 min · Mississippi Highway 1
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Turn slight right onto Sherard Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Sherard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · South State Street
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Turn right
92.6 mi · 1 hr 58 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 Walnut Grove and Auburn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
92.6 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walnut Grove and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Walnut Grove to Auburn?
The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Walnut Grove and 68.8 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walnut Grove and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Taylor
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 Taylor.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 122.55 mi (197.23 km).
#1 Walnut Grove
City in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,658 |
| Coordinates | 34.1403900, -90.7695500 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
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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