Origin
Auburn, MS
Morning in Auburn on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MS to Batesville, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
81.5 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Batesville, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, MS to Batesville, MS covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pontotoc Parkway West, US 278, I 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.8 miles on Pontotoc Parkway West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 81.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 81.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pontotoc Parkway West and US 278. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.8 miles on Pontotoc Parkway West.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pontotoc Parkway West is the longest continuous segment at about 29.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pontotoc Parkway West and US 278. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (MS 9): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931
Turn left onto CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931
Navigation decision point
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76--
Toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MS 9
Turn left onto MS 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
24 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, Universi...
4
29.8 mi into trip
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~36m in
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US 278; MS 6 / Pontotoc Parkway West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; MS 6 / Pontotoc Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Auburn, MS and Batesville, MS, road signs point toward Pontotoc and University Of Mississippi.
Pontotoc
13.8 mi in
|
~16m
University Of Mississippi
24 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc Parkway West | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| US 278 | 26.9 mi | 33m |
| I 22 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| MS 9 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| MS 6 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 51 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pontotoc Parkway West
— 29.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Batesville, MS.
1
Start on County Road 1438
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 1438
2
Turn left onto CR 931
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Road / County Road 931
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
4
Merge onto I 22; US 78
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 22; US 78
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 76--
Toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
6
Turn slight left
131 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn left onto MS 9
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 9
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Pontotoc Parkway West
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; MS 6
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Pontotoc Parkway West
11
Continue on MS 6; US 278
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
MS 6; US 278
12
Continue on US 278; MS 6
27 mi
·
33 min
·
US 278; MS 6
13
Turn right onto US 51; MS 35
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 51; MS 35
14
Arrive at destination
US 51; MS 35
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.8 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Auburn, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, MS
This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Auburn, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pontotoc Parkway West for about 29.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Auburn, MS · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Batesville, MS
The final approach into Batesville, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.31 one way
$24.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.99 | $35.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.56 | $3.91 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.41 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Batesville, MS
Morning in Batesville on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Auburn, MS to Batesville, MS covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pontotoc Parkway West, US 278, I 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Auburn, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (MS 9): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Auburn, MS and Batesville, MS, road signs point toward Pontotoc and University Of Mississippi.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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