Origin
Auburn, MS
Evening in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MS to New Albany, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
New Albany, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, MS to New Albany, MS covers 28.8 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 22, East Bankhead Street, Mississippi Highway 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.7 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 28.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and East Bankhead Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.7 miles on I 22.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and East Bankhead Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931
Turn left onto CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 22; US 78
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
3
26.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MS 15; MS 30 / Mississippi Highway 15
Turn right onto MS 15; MS 30 / Mississippi Highway 15
Navigation decision point
4
28.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Highland Street
Turn right onto Highland Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, MS to New Albany, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ripley along the way.
Ripley
26.7 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 25.7 mi | 27m |
| East Bankhead Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mississippi Highway 15 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 25.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and New Albany, 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
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 22; US 78
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
6
Turn right onto MS 15; MS 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mississippi Highway 15
7
Turn left onto MS 178
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bankhead Street
8
Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
210 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Railroad Avenue
9
Turn right onto Highland Street
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Highland Street
10
Arrive at destination
Highland Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
New Albany, MS
Evening in New Albany on Thursday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
34m 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 New Albany, MS covers 28.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, East Bankhead Street, Mississippi Highway 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 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 $4.35 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.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Auburn, MS to New Albany, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ripley along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield.
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