Origin
Auburn, MS
Night in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MS to Walnut Grove, MS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
156.9 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Walnut Grove, MS
Zulfugar Karimov
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, MS to Walnut Grove, MS covers 156.9 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, MS 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.70 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.5 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 156.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 13m highway drive covering 156.9 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 84 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 24 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 84 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 156.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 70.6 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.2 mi into trip
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~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...
5
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...
4
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
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MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward MS 25 South: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
4
77.5 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
143.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 25 | 84 mi | 1h 36m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 35.7 mi | 43m |
| MS 35 | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| 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 |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 84 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Walnut Grove, 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, Pontotoc
Use 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
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
7
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
8
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45 ALT
9
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
10
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 45 ALT
11
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
36 mi
·
43 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto MS 25
12 mi
·
13 min
·
MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
14
Take the exit onto MS 25
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
15
Continue on MS 25
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 25
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
25 mi
·
28 min
·
MS 25
17
Take the exit onto MS 25
40 mi
·
46 min
·
MS 25
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
207 ft
·
7 sec
20
Turn left
121 ft
·
3 sec
21
Turn slight left onto MS 35
13 mi
·
18 min
·
MS 35
22
Turn left onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn left onto Chadwick Avenue
338 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chadwick Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Chadwick Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.5 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84 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 35 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.5 miles or 1h 38m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walnut Grove, 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 156.9 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 84 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.5 mi from Auburn, MS · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.5 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84 miles.
Arriving in Walnut Grove, MS
The final approach into Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove, 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
$23.70 one way
$47.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $28.16 | $56.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.64 | $69.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.47 | $7.53 |
| Efficient EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.73 | $6.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.97 | $10.04 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Walnut Grove, MS
Night in Walnut Grove on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
18 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
3h 13m 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 Walnut Grove, MS covers 156.9 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, MS 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.5 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 $23.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 156.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 70.6 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Auburn, MS to Walnut Grove, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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