Trip from Auburn, MS to Yazoo City, MS

Drive Time

3h 58m

Distance

196.4 mi

316 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 46m ★

6 AM

3h 59m

8 AM

4h 25m

10 AM

4h 8m

12 PM

4h 5m

3 PM

4h 9m

5 PM

4h 24m

8 PM

3h 51m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, MS to Yazoo City, MS covers 196.4 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 7, Pontotoc Parkway West, MS 432 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.2 miles on MS 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.02 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

98.2 miles from Auburn, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 58m highway drive covering 196.4 miles, with most of the trip on MS 7 and Pontotoc Parkway West. The longest continuous stretch is about 115.2 miles on MS 7.

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

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MS 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 115.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 7 and Pontotoc Parkway West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 196.4 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 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (MS 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

13.8 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc

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

Exit 76-- Toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc

14.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | MS 9

Turn left onto MS 9

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

24 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi

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

Use the right lane. Toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, Universi...

55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley

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

Toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley

55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Along This Route

Between Auburn, MS and Yazoo City, MS, road signs point toward Pontotoc, University Of Mississippi and Water Valley.

Pontotoc

13.8 mi in | ~16m

University Of Mississippi

24 mi in | ~28m

Water Valley

55.6 mi in | ~1h 6m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MS 7	115.2 mi	2h 7m
Pontotoc Parkway West	29.8 mi	34m
MS 432	13.5 mi	23m
I 22	12.8 mi	13m
MS 9	9.8 mi	11m
MS 16	6.1 mi	8m
East Broadway Street	1.6 mi	3m
Old Hwy 16	1.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: MS 7 — 115.2 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on County Road 1438

119 ft · 10 sec · County Road 1438

Turn left onto CR 931

0.7 mi · 1 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 22; US 78

13 mi · 13 min · I 22; US 78

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 76-- Toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc

Turn slight left

131 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto MS 9

9.8 mi · 11 min · MS 9

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 278; MS 6

5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; MS 6

24 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

Continue on MS 6; US 278

0.5 mi · 35 sec · MS 6; US 278

Continue on US 278; MS 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 278; MS 6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley

Keep slight left at fork

171 ft · 7 sec

Merge onto MS 7

6.5 mi · 8 min · MS 7

Enter roundabout onto MS 7

124 ft · 1 sec · MS 7

Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

Continue on MS 7

36 mi · 41 min · MS 7

Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

Take the exit onto MS 7

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · MS 7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Turn straight onto MS 432

13 mi · 23 min · MS 432

At end of road, turn left onto MS 433

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi 433

Continue on MS 433

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Old Highway 16

Continue on Old Hwy 16

1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Hwy 16

Turn right onto MS 16

6.1 mi · 8 min · MS 16

Turn right onto US 49; MS 16

0.4 mi · 40 sec · US 49; MS 16

Turn left onto MS 16; MS 149

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

Turn right onto North Washington Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · North Washington Street

Turn right onto East Canal Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · East Canal Street

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Grand Avenue

Turn left onto East 5th Street

64 ft · 2 sec · East 5th Street

Arrive at destination

East 5th Street

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 98.2 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 1h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.2 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 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 98.2 miles or 1h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yazoo City, 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 196.4 miles and 3h 58m.

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 7 for about 115.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.2 mi from Auburn, MS · 1h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Collierville, TN

98 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

Collierville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Collierville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.2 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Yazoo City, MS

The final approach into Yazoo City, 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 Yazoo City, 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 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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 6.8

Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail

Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 6.8

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.02 one way

$60.05 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$32.93	$65.86
premium	$4.61	$35.65	$71.29
diesel	$5.64	$43.63	$87.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.9	$20.62	$9.43
Efficient EV	49.1	$17.19	$7.86
EV Truck/SUV	78.6	$27.50	$12.57

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Auburn, MS

Afternoon in Auburn on Monday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yazoo City, MS

Afternoon in Yazoo City on Monday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 58m 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 Yazoo City, MS covers 196.4 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MS 7, Pontotoc Parkway West, MS 432. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.2 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 $30.02 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.

Between Auburn, MS and Yazoo City, MS, road signs point toward Pontotoc, University Of Mississippi and Water Valley.

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Trip from Auburn, MS to Yazoo City, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Yazoo City, MS

National Parks Near This Route

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Tupelo National Battlefield

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Auburn, MS

Yazoo City, MS

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 58m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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