Origin
Auburn, MS
Late night in Auburn on Friday
Local time
12:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MS to Collinsville, MS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
155.2 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Collinsville, MS
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, MS to Collinsville, MS covers 155.2 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 45 Aiternate, US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.6 miles on US Highway 45 Aiternate. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.44 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.6 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 155.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 15m highway drive covering 155.2 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 45 Aiternate and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.6 miles on US Highway 45 Aiternate.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 45 Aiternate is the longest continuous segment at about 60.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 45 Aiternate and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.
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 155.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.5 miles (Old Highway 45 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 141.4 miles (Lindley Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontot...
4
138.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
|
Old Highway 45 North
Keep slight left at fork onto Old Highway 45 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
141.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
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Lindley Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Lindley Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
148.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
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MS 19
Turn right onto MS 19
Navigation decision point
5
155.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m in
|
Collinsville Road
Turn sharp left onto Collinsville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 45 Aiternate | 60.6 mi | 1h 9m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 54.7 mi | 1h 6m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| US 45 ALT | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| MS 19 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| North Eason Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| North Hills Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| State Boulevard | 3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 45 Aiternate
— 60.6 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Collinsville, MS.
1
Start on County Road 1438
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 1438
2
Turn left onto CR 931
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road / County Road 931
3
Continue on North Eason Boulevard
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Eason Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 45; MS 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
6
Continue on US 45; US 278
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
7
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
8
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45 ALT
9
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
10
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 45 ALT
11
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 45
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US Highway 45 Aiternate
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Old Highway 45 North
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Highway 45 North
15
Turn right onto Lindley Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lindley Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Lindley Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lindley Road
17
Continue on North Hills Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Hills Street
18
Turn right onto State Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Boulevard
19
Turn right onto MS 19
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
MS 19
20
Turn sharp left onto Collinsville Road
55 ft
·
1 sec
·
Collinsville Road
21
Arrive at destination
Collinsville Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.6 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.6 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 34 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.6 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collinsville, 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 155.2 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Auburn, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 45 Aiternate for about 60.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.6 mi from Auburn, MS · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.6 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 45 Aiternate if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.6 miles.
Arriving in Collinsville, MS
The final approach into Collinsville, 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 Collinsville, 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
$23.44 one way
$46.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| premium | $4.56 | $27.86 | $55.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.27 | $68.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
| Efficient EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.73 | $9.93 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Collinsville, MS
Late night in Collinsville on Friday
Local time
12:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Macon, MS
78 mi in
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
18 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
3h 15m 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 Collinsville, MS covers 155.2 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 45 Aiternate, US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.6 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 $23.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.5 miles (Old Highway 45 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 141.4 miles (Lindley Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Auburn, MS to Collinsville, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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