Origin
Farmington, MS
Morning in Farmington on Friday
Local time
11:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, MS to Auburn, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
56 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, MS
Mark Stebnicki
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington, MS to Auburn, MS covers 56 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 45, I 22, South Tate Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.8 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 56 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 56 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and I 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.8 miles on US 45.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
490 ft
263 ft
Total Climb
168 ft
Total Descent
249 ft
Highest Point
490 ft
~20 mi in
Elevation Range
227 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and I 22. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near North Fillmore Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 56 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.9 miles (North Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (US 45): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
North Fillmore Street
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South Tate Street
Turn right onto South Tate Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 45
Turn left onto US 45
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 78:east: Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 78:east: Birmingham
5
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 43.8 mi | 50m |
| I 22 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| South Tate Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Proper Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| County Road 200 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Auburn Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Cruise Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Fillmore Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 43.8 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, MS and Auburn, MS.
1
Start on County Road 217
146 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road 217
2
Turn left onto County Road 200
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 200
3
Continue on Proper Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Proper Street
4
Continue on Cruise Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cruise Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Fillmore Street
6
Turn right onto South Tate Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Tate Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 45
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 45
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 45
9
Continue on US 45
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 45
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 78:east: Birmingham
12
Merge onto I 22; US 78
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 22; US 78
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Auburn Road
14
Keep slight left at fork
268 ft
·
7 sec
15
Turn left onto CR 931
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
16
Turn right onto County Road 1438
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Road 1438
17
Arrive at destination
County Road 1438
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28 mi from Farmington, MS · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Farmington, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, MS
The final approach into Auburn, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.46 one way
$16.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Auburn, MS
Morning in Auburn on Friday
Local time
11:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph
25% chance
Live forecast
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
32 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
1h 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Farmington, MS to Auburn, MS covers 56 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, I 22, South Tate Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28 miles from Farmington, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.9 miles (North Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (US 45): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Farmington, MS to Auburn, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 263 ft to 490 ft elevation with about 168 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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