Origin
Auburn, MS
Afternoon in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MS to Bay Springs, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
195.6 mi
315 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Bay Springs, MS
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, MS to Bay Springs, MS covers 195.6 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Auburn Road / County Road 931, North Eason Boulevard, US 45 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.54 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
97.8 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 195.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Auburn Road / County Road 931 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 6m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, MS to Bay Springs, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | — | — |
| North Eason Boulevard | — | — |
| US 45 South | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Drive | — | — |
| Highway 45 | — | — |
| I 59 South | — | — |
| MS 513 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Auburn Road / County Road 931
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Bay Springs, MS.
1
Start on County Road 1438
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road 1438
2
Turn left onto Auburn Road / County Road 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
4
Turn left onto US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
5
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
6
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
7
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
9
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
11
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
13
Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US Highway 45 Aiternate
14
Keep slight right
3.9 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
16
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
17
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
19
Take the exit slight right toward MS 513: South Enterprise, Rose Hill
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MS 513: South Enterprise, Rose Hill
20
Turn right
8.9 mi
·
12 min
21
Turn straight onto Highway 18
21 mi
·
36 min
·
Highway 18
22
Continue on 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
5th Avenue
23
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 3rd Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 97.8 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
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 43 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.8 miles or 2h 3m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay Springs, 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 195.6 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.8 mi from Auburn, MS · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.8 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bay Springs, MS
The final approach into Bay Springs, 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 Bay Springs, 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
$29.54 one way
$59.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.19 | $86.37 |
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: 68.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
| Efficient EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.38 | $12.52 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Bay Springs, MS
Afternoon in Bay Springs on Wednesday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Macon, MS
98 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
1 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 6m 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 Bay Springs, MS covers 195.6 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Auburn Road / County Road 931, North Eason Boulevard, US 45 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.8 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 $29.54 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 6m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, MS to Bay Springs, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Auburn, MS to Bay Springs, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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