How far is Yazoo City, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Yazoo City, MS to Auburn, MS is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
176.46 mi
03h 01m
Flight
142.08 mi
228.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.08 mi
Kilometers
228.65 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.46 mi
Kilometers
283.99 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, May 23, 3:00 PM CDT
Return by in Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 6:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yazoo City
2026-05-23T11:58
Arrive Auburn
Sat, May 23, 3:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yazoo City
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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Yazoo City
98 mi
01h 30m
To Auburn
78.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    20 m · 5 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1496 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on College Street

    1066 ft · 49 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · Dunn Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Ward Street

    1164 ft · 56 sec · North Ward Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2122 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Hwy 16

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Hwy 16

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Highway 16

    950 ft · 19 sec · Old Highway 16

  11. 11

    Continue on Mississippi 433

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi 433

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    72 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman

    1830 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman

    72 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Auburn Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 North
74.2 mi · 42%
Mississippi 433
73.5 mi · 42%
I-22 East
12.9 mi · 7%
East Broadway Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Old Hwy 16
1.32 mi · 1%
Auburn Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mississippi 433

Merge slight left

72 mi · 01h 17m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
142.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 30m from Yazoo City
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yazoo City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yazoo City to Auburn?

The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Yazoo City and 78.5 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yazoo City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yazoo City and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 142.08 mi (228.65 km).

Yazoo City

#1 Yazoo City

City in Mississippi, United States

Population10,869
Coordinates32.8551300, -90.4056500
Altitude34
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: East 5th Street (-90.405664, 32.855106)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.57 L · about $23.59
Round trip
$47.19
12.46 gal · 47.14 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.59 $47.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.53 $53.07
Premium $4.63 $28.81 $57.63
Diesel $5.42 $33.74 $67.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yazoo City and Auburn. The current time is 11:58:49.

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.