Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Oxford Street, MS 9, I 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.2 miles on West Oxford Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.96 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.3 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
The drive from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS is easy. At 1h 28m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 27.4 miles (MS 9 / West Oxford Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto MS 9
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto MS 9 / West Oxford Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto MS 9
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Johnson Street
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pontotoc along the way.
Pontotoc
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Oxford Street | 29.2 mi | 51m |
| MS 9 | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| I 22 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Johnson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Bruce, MS.
Start on County Road 1438
Turn left onto CR 931
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Take the exit
Turn slight left
Turn left onto MS 9
Turn right onto MS 9
At end of road, turn left onto MS 9
Turn left onto West Johnson Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 58.6 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bruce, MS than in the middle of the route.
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 58.6 miles and 1h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Auburn, MS · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 58.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bruce, 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 Bruce, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| premium | $4.61 | $10.64 | $21.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Bruce on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Collierville, TN
29 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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