Origin
Auburn, MS
Morning in Auburn on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MS to Ripley, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Ripley, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, MS to Ripley, MS covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 22, MS 15, 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 $7.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 47.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and MS 15. 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 MS 15. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Auburn, MS to Ripley, MS is easy. At 1h 2m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~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
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MS 15; MS 30 / Mississippi Highway 15
Turn right onto MS 15; MS 30 / Mississippi Highway 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
47 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 25.7 mi | 27m |
| MS 15 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Mississippi Highway 15 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <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 Ripley, 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
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Mississippi Highway 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto MS 15
11 mi
·
16 min
·
MS 15
8
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
457 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Walnut Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Walnut Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Auburn, MS · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ripley, MS
The final approach into Ripley, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.19 one way
$14.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Ripley, MS
Morning in Ripley on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
New Albany, MS
24 mi in
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
26 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 2m 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 Ripley, MS covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, MS 15, 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 23.8 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 $7.19 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.
The drive from Auburn, MS to Ripley, MS is easy. At 1h 2m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Auburn, MS to Ripley, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield.
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 methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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