Trip from Auburn, MS to Morgantown, MS

Drive Time

6h 4m

Distance

311.6 mi

501 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 52m ★

6 AM

6h 4m

8 AM

6h 30m

10 AM

6h 13m

12 PM

6h 11m

3 PM

6h 15m

5 PM

6h 29m

8 PM

5h 57m

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

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Auburn, MS

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, MS to Morgantown, MS covers 311.6 miles and takes about 6h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 25, I 55, US 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.2 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.64 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

155.8 miles from Auburn, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 4m highway drive covering 311.6 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.2 miles on MS 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and I 55. 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 16 significant decision points across 311.6 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 58.9 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201.3 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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...

58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

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

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...

201.3 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

255.1 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in

Take the exit toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

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

Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

255.4 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

Towns Along This Route

Between Auburn, MS and Morgantown, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.

New Orleans

201.3 mi in | ~3h 59m | via I 55

Natchez

255.1 mi in | ~4h 57m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MS 25	136.2 mi	2h 36m
I 55	59.9 mi	1h 5m
US 84	55.4 mi	1h 4m
US Highway 45 Alternate	35.7 mi	43m
Martin Luther King Drive	7.7 mi	8m
US 45 ALT	7.2 mi	8m
North Eason Boulevard	5.1 mi	8m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: MS 25 — 136.2 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Morgantown, MS.

Start on County Road 1438

119 ft · 10 sec · County Road 1438

Turn left onto CR 931

1.1 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931

Continue on North Eason Boulevard

5.1 mi · 8 min · North Eason Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 45; MS 6

1.9 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

Continue on US 45; US 278

7.7 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT

Continue on US 45 ALT

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 45 ALT

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT

Continue on US 45 ALT

0.7 mi · 49 sec · US 45 ALT

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT

Continue on US 45 ALT

36 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto MS 25

12 mi · 13 min · MS 25

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

Take the exit onto MS 25

5.0 mi · 6 min · MS 25

Toward MS 25 South: Louisville

Continue on MS 25

1.9 mi · 2 min · MS 25

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

25 mi · 28 min · MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25

93 mi · 1 hr 46 min · MS 25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto I 55

6.1 mi · 7 min · I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

54 mi · 57 min · I 55

Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

Keep slight right at fork

409 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

Merge onto US 84

53 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 84

Turn right

0.2 mi · 36 sec

At end of road, turn right onto Morgantown Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Morgantown Road

Arrive at destination

Morgantown Road

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 155.8 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 3h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.2 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 155.8 miles or 3h 6m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgantown, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 311.6 miles and 6h 4m.

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 MS 25 for about 136.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 155.8 mi from Auburn, MS · 3h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

156 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.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.8 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Morgantown, MS

The final approach into Morgantown, 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 Morgantown, MS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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 National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 311.6

View on nps.gov

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 193.4

View on nps.gov

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

View on nps.gov

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 10.7

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.64 one way

$95.27 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$52.25	$104.50
premium	$4.61	$56.55	$113.11
diesel	$5.64	$69.23	$138.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.5	1	$32.72	$14.96
Efficient EV	77.9	0	$27.27	$12.46
EV Truck/SUV	124.6	1	$43.62	$19.94

Gas CO2

109 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

Late night in Auburn on Monday

Local time

5:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morgantown, MS

Late night in Morgantown on Monday

Local time

5:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

6h 4m 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 Morgantown, MS covers 311.6 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MS 25, I 55, US 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 155.8 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 $47.64 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.

Between Auburn, MS and Morgantown, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.

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