The drive from Hazlehurst, MS to Auburn, MS covers 233 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS Hwy 25, MS 25, I 55 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.19 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
116.5 miles from Hazlehurst, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 233 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 34m highway drive covering 233 miles, with most of the trip on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS Hwy 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.9 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 233 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 33.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.2 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 161.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
33.9 mi into trip|~38m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward Grenada, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Grenada, Memphis
6
155.2 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
161.4 mi into trip|~3h 5m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
5
173.7 mi into trip|~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West...
5
174 mi into trip|~3h 19m in|US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hazlehurst, MS and Auburn, MS, road signs point toward Grenada, Memphis, Point and Tupelo.
Grenada
33.9 mi in|~38m|via I 55
Memphis
33.9 mi in|~38m|via I 55
Point
161.4 mi in|~3h 5m|via MS 25
Tupelo
173.7 mi in|~3h 19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi
1h 30m
MS 25
43.5 mi
50m
I 55
36.2 mi
39m
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi
42m
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi
20m
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi
14m
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi
7m
Auburn Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MS Hwy 25
— 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlehurst, MS and Auburn, MS.
1
Start on West Gallatin Street
85 ft·6 sec·West Gallatin Street
2
Turn right onto US 51
1.0 mi·1 min·Caldwell Drive
3
Turn left onto MS 28
0.6 mi·1 min·MS 28
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 55
5
Merge onto I 55
30 mi·32 min·I 55
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
2.1 mi·2 min·I 55
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
4.2 mi·5 min·I 55
Toward Grenada, Memphis
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward MS 25 North: Carthage
9
Turn right onto MS 25
12 mi·14 min·Lakeland Drive
10
Continue on MS 25
80 mi·1 hr 30 min·MS Hwy 25
11
Take the exit onto MS 25
25 mi·29 min·MS 25
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
2.4 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on MS 25
3.8 mi·4 min·MS 25
14
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
12 mi·13 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
16
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
35 mi·42 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 45 ALT
18 mi·20 min·Martin Luther King Drive
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Eason Boulevard
19
Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi·7 min·South Eason Boulevard
20
Continue on CR 931
1.1 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
21
Turn right onto County Road 1438
119 ft·5 sec·County Road 1438
22
Arrive at destination
County Road 1438
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 116.5 miles from Hazlehurst, MS, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 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 51 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.5 miles or 2h 13m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hazlehurst, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hazlehurst, MS
This is one driving day of about 233 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Hazlehurst, 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 Hwy 25 for about 79.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.5 mi from Hazlehurst, MS
· 2h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 116.5 miles from Hazlehurst, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before MS Hwy 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.6 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Auburn, MS.
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.
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...
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 32.1
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.9
0
$24.46
$11.18
Efficient EV
58.3
0
$20.39
$9.32
EV Truck/SUV
93.2
1
$32.62
$14.91
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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
Hazlehurst, MS
Evening
in Hazlehurst on Thursday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Auburn, MS
Evening
in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Philadelphia, MS
117 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
23 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
4h 34m 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 Hazlehurst, MS to Auburn, MS covers 233 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS Hwy 25, MS 25, I 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.5 miles from Hazlehurst, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.19 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 233 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.2 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 161.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hazlehurst, MS and Auburn, MS, road signs point toward Grenada, Memphis, Point and Tupelo.
