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Trip from Auburn, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS

Drive Time

6h 5m

Distance

307.5 mi

495 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 52m ★
6 AM
6h 5m
8 AM
6h 31m
10 AM
6h 14m
12 PM
6h 12m
3 PM
6h 16m
5 PM
6h 30m
8 PM
5h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Auburn, MS, MS

Auburn, MS

Dominik Gryzbon

Downtown Gulf Park Estates, MS, MS

Gulf Park Estates, MS

Eddie O.

Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS covers 307.5 miles and takes about 6h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 45, US Highway 45 Aiternate, US Highway 45 Alternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.4 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

153.7 miles from Auburn, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 5m highway drive covering 307.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and US Highway 45 Aiternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.4 miles on US 45.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and US Highway 45 Aiternate. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 307.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 214.9 miles (MS 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These 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...
6
138.5 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | US 45

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
214.9 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in | MS 57

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 57

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
301.3 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in

Take the exit toward MS 57: Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MS 57: Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs
5
301.5 mi into trip | ~5h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 45 76.4 mi 1h 28m
US Highway 45 Aiternate 60.6 mi 1h 9m
US Highway 45 Alternate 54.7 mi 1h 6m
MS 63 50.4 mi 57m
MS 57 28.1 mi 34m
I 10 10.9 mi 11m
Martin Luther King Drive 7.7 mi 8m
US 45 ALT 7.2 mi 8m
Longest stretch: US 45 — 76.4 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Gulf Park Estates, 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 right at fork onto US 45

19 mi · 21 min · US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on US 45

0.7 mi · 46 sec · US 45
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on US 45

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 45

5.4 mi · 6 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 45

5.5 mi · 6 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 45

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on US 45

1.7 mi · 1 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on US 45

3.9 mi · 4 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on US 45

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
23

Continue on US 45

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
24

Continue on US 45

4.9 mi · 5 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
25

Continue on US 45

17 mi · 20 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 57

2.2 mi · 2 min · MS 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on MS 57

23 mi · 25 min · MS 57
Use the straight lane.
28

Continue on MS 63

50 mi · 57 min · MS 63
29

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
30

Merge onto I 10

11 mi · 11 min · I 10
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward MS 57: Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs
32

Keep slight left at fork

319 ft · 9 sec
33

Turn left onto MS 57

3.4 mi · 6 min · MS 57
Use the straight / left lanes.
34

Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail

2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Spanish Trail
35

Turn left onto Beachview Drive

498 ft · 15 sec · Beachview Drive
36

Turn right onto Palmetto Drive

346 ft · 20 sec · Palmetto Drive
37

Turn left onto North 6th Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · North 6th Street
38

Arrive at destination

North 6th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.7 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.4 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 153.7 miles or 3h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulf Park Estates, 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.

+

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 307.5 miles and 6h 5m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 45 for about 76.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 153.7 mi from Auburn, MS · 3h 4m into the drive

Downtown Butler, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butler, AL

154 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

Butler, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Butler, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.7 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.4 miles.

Arriving in Gulf Park Estates, MS

The final approach into Gulf Park Estates, 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 Gulf Park Estates, MS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
View on nps.gov
Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 10.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.01 one way

$94.02 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $51.56 $103.12
premium $4.61 $55.81 $111.62
diesel $5.64 $68.32 $136.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92.3 1 $32.29 $14.76
Efficient EV 76.9 0 $26.91 $12.30
EV Truck/SUV 123 1 $43.05 $19.68

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Auburn, MS

Morning in Auburn on Monday

Local time

6:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gulf Park Estates, MS

Morning in Gulf Park Estates on Monday

Local time

6:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Butler, AL

154 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

2 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

6h 5m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Gulf Park Estates, MS covers 307.5 miles and takes about 6h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, US Highway 45 Aiternate, US Highway 45 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.7 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 $47.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 307.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 214.9 miles (MS 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Auburn, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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