Origin
Auburn, MS
Evening in Auburn on Friday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
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Trip from Auburn, MS to Mikoma, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
117.3 mi
189 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Mikoma, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
This 117.3-mile drive from Auburn to Mikoma, Mississippi, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes to complete. With 73% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a predominantly highway-focused drive. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $18, making it an economical option for exploring within Mississippi. You'll spend most of your time on Pontotoc Parkway West and MS 7. This straightforward journey through the Southeast region offers a convenient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stay, allowing for a flexible schedule.
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
58.7 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 117.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that leans heavily towards highway speeds, with 73% of the 117.3 miles being on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.8 miles along Pontotoc Parkway West, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While primarily highway-focused, the route incorporates segments of Frostland Drive and MS 7, which may offer a slight variation in scenery and speed as you transition. This drive is designed for efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pontotoc Parkway West is the longest continuous segment at about 29.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pontotoc Parkway West and Frostland Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 117.3 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
|
MS 9
Turn left onto MS 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
24 mi into trip
|
~28m in
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
Use the right lane.
Toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, Universi...
5
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
5
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Auburn, MS and Mikoma, MS, road signs point toward Pontotoc, University Of Mississippi and Water Valley.
Pontotoc
13.8 mi in
|
~16m
University Of Mississippi
24 mi in
|
~28m
Water Valley
55.6 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc Parkway West | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| Frostland Drive | 27.1 mi | 40m |
| MS 7 | 19.4 mi | 23m |
| MS 32 | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| I 22 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| MS 9 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Clay Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 278 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pontotoc Parkway West
— 29.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Mikoma, 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
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 9
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Pontotoc Parkway West
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; MS 6
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Pontotoc Parkway West
11
Continue on MS 6; US 278
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
MS 6; US 278
12
Continue on US 278; MS 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 278; MS 6
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
14
Keep slight left at fork
171 ft
·
7 sec
15
Merge onto MS 7
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MS 7
16
Enter roundabout onto MS 7
124 ft
·
1 sec
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
17
Continue on MS 7
13 mi
·
14 min
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
18
Turn right onto MS 32
27 mi
·
40 min
·
Frostland Drive
19
Continue on MS 32
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on MS 32
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn left onto MS 32; MS 35
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clay Street
22
Turn right onto MS 32
13 mi
·
19 min
·
MS 32
23
Arrive at destination
MS 32
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 32 minutes, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Starting early will allow you ample time to reach Mikoma with daylight to spare, and the $18 fuel cost means you won't need frequent stops for refueling. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 29.8 miles on Pontotoc Parkway West; consider this a good point for a brief stretch or snack if needed. With only one stop indicated, planning your breaks around this longest segment can optimize your journey.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.7 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.8 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 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 10m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mikoma, 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 117.3 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 Pontotoc Parkway West for about 29.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.7 mi from Auburn, MS · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.7 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mikoma, MS
The final approach into Mikoma, 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 Mikoma, 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
$17.72 one way
$35.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
| premium | $4.56 | $21.05 | $42.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.51 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Mikoma, MS
Evening in Mikoma on Friday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
16 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
2h 32m 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 Mikoma, MS covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pontotoc Parkway West, Frostland Drive, MS 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.7 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 $17.72 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 117.3 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 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.
Between Auburn, MS and Mikoma, MS, road signs point toward Pontotoc, University Of Mississippi and Water Valley.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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