Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Caledonia, MS
Ollie Craig
The drive from Auburn, MS to Caledonia, MS covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 45, Martin Luther King Drive, North Eason Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.9 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Auburn, MS to Caledonia, MS covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles (US 45; US 278): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 45; US 278 toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Hamilton Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Caledonia Road
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, MS to Caledonia, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pontotoc along the way.
Pontotoc
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 35.9 mi | 43m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| North Eason Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Caledonia Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Hamilton Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Drive | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lawrence Bridge Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Caledonia, MS.
Start on County Road 1438
Turn left onto CR 931
Continue on North Eason Boulevard
Turn left
Merge onto US 45; MS 6
Continue on US 45; US 278
Take the exit onto US 45; US 278
Continue on US 45; MS 8
Continue on US 45
Continue on US 45
Continue on US 45
Continue on US 45
Turn left onto Hamilton Road
Turn right onto Caledonia Road
Continue on Lawrence Bridge Road
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Auburn, MS · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Caledonia, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Auburn on Friday
Local time
2:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Caledonia on Friday
Local time
2:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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