Origin
Auburn, MS
Night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through Mississippi, the 58.6-mile journey from Auburn to Bruce is a manageable drive that takes approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to budget about $9 for fuel, making this an economical choice for your travel plans. You will navigate a mix of roads, including West Oxford Street, MS 9, and I-22, as you travel through the Southeast region. Because the duration is well under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.3 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive offers a varied experience, balancing local roads with higher-speed travel. With a highway share of 48%, you will shift between different road types, keeping the experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. You should prepare for a significant stretch of 29.2 miles along West Oxford Street, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. As you transition between the local segments and the faster highway sections, the overall profile remains a mixed drive. Stay attentive behind the wheel, as the changing road types require you to adjust your driving pace as you progress toward Bruce.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Oxford Street is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS is easy. At 1h 28m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 27.4 miles (MS 9 / West Oxford Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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MS 9
Turn left onto MS 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
27.4 mi into trip
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~33m in
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MS 9 / West Oxford Street
Turn right onto MS 9 / West Oxford Street
Navigation decision point
4
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
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MS 9
At end of road, turn left onto MS 9
Navigation decision point
4
58.5 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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West Johnson Street
Turn left onto West Johnson Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pontotoc along the way.
Pontotoc
13.8 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Oxford Street | 29.2 mi | 51m |
| MS 9 | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| I 22 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Johnson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Oxford Street
— 29.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Bruce, 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
13 mi
·
16 min
·
MS 9
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto MS 9
29 mi
·
51 min
·
West Oxford Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto MS 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 9
10
Turn left onto West Johnson Street
423 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Johnson Street
11
Arrive at destination
West Johnson Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever it best suits your day. While there are no scheduled stops required for a drive of this length, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always a smart habit, especially with an estimated $9 cost for the journey. Because you are navigating through a mix of MS 9 and I-22, ensure you stay alert for lane changes when transitioning between these different road classifications. Use the flexibility of this 1-hour and 28-minute drive to your benefit by choosing a departure time that avoids peak traffic hours on the more heavily traveled sections of the route.
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 29.3 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 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 58.6 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 37m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bruce, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Auburn, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, MS
This is one driving day of about 58.6 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Auburn, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West Oxford Street for about 29.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Auburn, MS · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bruce, MS
The final approach into Bruce, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bruce, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| premium | $4.61 | $10.64 | $21.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Bruce, MS
Night in Bruce on Sunday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m 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 Bruce, MS covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Oxford Street, MS 9, I 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 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 $8.96 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.
The drive from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS is easy. At 1h 28m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 27.4 miles (MS 9 / West Oxford Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pontotoc along the way.
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