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1h 53m
Distance
95.1 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
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Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
The drive from Auburn, MS to Como, MS covers 95.1 miles and takes about 1h 53m 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 55 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 $14.54 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.5 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 95.1 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
637 ft
Total Descent
610 ft
Highest Point
529 ft
~23.8 mi in
Elevation Range
320 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pontotoc Parkway West and US 278. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 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 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto MS 9
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; MS 6 / Pontotoc Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto MS 310
Navigation decision point
Between Auburn, MS and Como, MS, road signs point toward Pontotoc and University Of Mississippi.
Pontotoc
University Of Mississippi
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc Parkway West | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| US 278 | 25.3 mi | 30m |
| I 55 | 13.6 mi | 14m |
| I 22 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| MS 9 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| East Oak Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| MS 6 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Como, MS.
Start on County Road 1438
Turn left onto CR 931
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Take the exit
Turn slight left
Turn left onto MS 9
Take the exit
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; MS 6
Continue on MS 6; US 278
Continue on US 278; MS 6
Take the exit
Merge onto I 55
Take the exit
Turn left onto MS 310
Continue on East Oak Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 56m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Como, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Auburn, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 95.1 miles and 1h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.5 mi from Auburn, MS · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Como, 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 Como, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.54 one way
$29.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $15.95 | $31.89 |
| premium | $4.61 | $17.26 | $34.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.99 | $4.56 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38 | 0 | $13.31 | $6.09 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
9:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Como on Sunday
Local time
9:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
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
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.
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