Trip from Auburn, MS to Arnold Line, MS

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 36m

Distance

236.1 mi

380 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 23m ★

6 AM

4h 37m

8 AM

5h 3m

10 AM

4h 46m

12 PM

4h 43m

3 PM

4h 47m

5 PM

5h 2m

8 PM

4h 29m

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

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Auburn, MS

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, MS to Arnold Line, MS covers 236.1 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 59, US Highway 45 Aiternate, US Highway 45 Alternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.8 miles on I 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

118 miles from Auburn, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 36m highway drive covering 236.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 59 and US Highway 45 Aiternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.8 miles on I 59.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US Highway 45 Aiternate. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 236.1 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 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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...

142.4 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

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

Toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

151 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | I 59

Keep slight left at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

233.8 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in

Take the exit toward US 98 West: Columbia, Hardy Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 98 West: Columbia, Hardy Street

234 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward North Westover Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward North Westover Drive

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 Arnold Line, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

New Orleans

151 mi in | ~3h 1m | via I 59

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 59	82.8 mi	1h 29m
US Highway 45 Aiternate	60.6 mi	1h 9m
US Highway 45 Alternate	54.7 mi	1h 6m
I 20	8.1 mi	9m
Martin Luther King Drive	7.7 mi	8m
US 45 ALT	7.2 mi	8m
North Eason Boulevard	5.1 mi	8m
US 45	3.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 59 — 82.8 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Arnold Line, MS.

Start on County Road 1438

119 ft · 10 sec · County Road 1438

Turn left onto CR 931

1.1 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931

Continue on North Eason Boulevard

5.1 mi · 8 min · North Eason Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 45; MS 6

1.9 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

Continue on US 45; US 278

7.7 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT

Continue on US 45 ALT

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 45 ALT

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT

Continue on US 45 ALT

0.7 mi · 49 sec · US 45 ALT

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT

Continue on US 45 ALT

55 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

3.9 mi · 4 min · US 45

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

Merge onto I 20; I 59

6.3 mi · 7 min · I 20; I 59

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20; I 59; US 80

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 20; I 59; US 80

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 59

83 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 59

Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 98 West: Columbia, Hardy Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward North Westover Drive

Merge onto US 98

341 ft · 6 sec · Hardy Street

Turn right onto Westover Drive

0.9 mi · 2 min · Westover Drive

Turn left onto West 4th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

Turn right onto Brand Lane

113 ft · 4 sec · Brand Lane

Arrive at destination

Brand Lane

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 118 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 2h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 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 52 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118 miles or 2h 23m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arnold Line, 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 236.1 miles and 4h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 I 59 for about 82.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118 mi from Auburn, MS · 2h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meridian, MS

118 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

Columbus, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meridian, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.8 miles.

Arriving in Arnold Line, MS

The final approach into Arnold Line, 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 Arnold Line, 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

$35.66 one way

$71.31 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$39.14	$78.28
premium	$4.56	$42.38	$84.75
diesel	$5.61	$52.13	$104.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.8	0	$24.79	$11.33
Efficient EV	59	0	$20.66	$9.44
EV Truck/SUV	94.4	1	$33.05	$15.11

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Afternoon in Auburn on Wednesday

Local time

3:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arnold Line, MS

Afternoon in Arnold Line on Wednesday

Local time

3:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Meridian, MS

118 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

27 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

4h 36m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Arnold Line, MS covers 236.1 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 59, US Highway 45 Aiternate, US Highway 45 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 118 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 $35.66 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Auburn, MS to Arnold Line, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

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