The drive from Auburn, MS to New Hope, MS covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 45, Martin Luther King Drive, North Eason Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.9 miles on US 45.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.45 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.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 75.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and Martin Luther King Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.9 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 23 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 52.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and Martin Luther King Drive. 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 6 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 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (US 45; MS 6 / Martin Luther King, Junior Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931
Turn left onto CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931
Navigation decision point
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...
3
6.5 mi into trip|~11m in|US 45; MS 6 / Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Merge onto US 45; MS 6 / Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
14.5 mi into trip|~21m in|US 45; US 278
Take the exit onto US 45; US 278 toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton
5
68 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street
Turn left onto MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Hope, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pontotoc along the way.
Pontotoc
6.2 mi in|~11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 45
52.9 mi
1h 5m
Martin Luther King Drive
6.2 mi
7m
North Eason Boulevard
5.1 mi
8m
Alabama Street
4.3 mi
7m
New Hope Road
1.9 mi
4m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.9 mi
2m
Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 52.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and New Hope, 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, PontotocUse 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
6.2 mi·7 min·Martin Luther King Drive
7
Take the exit onto US 45; US 278
24 mi·28 min·US 45; US 278
Toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton
8
Continue on US 45; MS 8
5.6 mi·7 min·US 45; MS 8
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 45
0.8 mi·52 sec·US 45
10
Continue on US 45
2.2 mi·2 min·US 45
11
Continue on US 45
2.6 mi·3 min·US 45
12
Continue on US 45
3.9 mi·4 min·US 45
13
Continue on US 45
0.6 mi·44 sec·US 45
14
Continue on US 45
1.9 mi·2 min·US 45
15
Continue on US 45
0.4 mi·27 sec·US 45
16
Continue on US 45
1.8 mi·2 min·US 45
17
Continue on US 45
7.8 mi·10 min·US 45
18
Continue on US 45; MS 50
0.9 mi·1 min·US 45; MS 50
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on North 5th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto MS 69; MS 182
1.5 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on MS 69; MS 182
4.3 mi·7 min·Alabama Street
22
Turn right onto New Hope Road
1.9 mi·4 min·New Hope Road
23
Arrive at destination
New Hope Road
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.9 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.9 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 48m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Hope, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, MS
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Auburn, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 45 for about 52.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Auburn, MS
· 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Hope, MS
The final approach into New Hope, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
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.
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.45 one way
$22.90 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$12.57
$25.13
premium
$4.56
$13.61
$27.21
diesel
$5.61
$16.74
$33.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.7
0
$7.96
$3.64
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.63
$3.03
EV Truck/SUV
30.3
0
$10.61
$4.85
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Auburn, MS
Morning
in Auburn on Friday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Hope, MS
Morning
in New Hope on Friday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Aberdeen, MS
38 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
21 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
1h 43m 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 Hope, MS covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, Martin Luther King Drive, North Eason Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 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 $11.45 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 1h 43m drive. You will face about 6 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 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (US 45; MS 6 / Martin Luther King, Junior Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Auburn, MS to New Hope, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pontotoc along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tupelo National Battlefield and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
