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Trip from Macon, MS to Auburn, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

87.5 mi

141 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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

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Downtown Macon, MS, MS

Macon, MS

大 董

Downtown Auburn, MS, MS

Auburn, MS

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

The drive from Macon, MS to Auburn, MS covers 87.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive, US Highway 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53 miles on US Highway 45 Alternate. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.21 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.

Midpoint

43.7 miles from Macon, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 87.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 87.5 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 45 Alternate and Martin Luther King Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 53 miles on US Highway 45 Alternate.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 45 Alternate is the longest continuous segment at about 53 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 45 Alternate and Martin Luther King Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in near US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Macon, MS to Auburn, MS is easy. At 1h 48m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles (US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 87.5 miles (County Road 1438): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

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

8
10 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate

Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupel...
4
81.2 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward Eason Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Eason Boulevard
3
87.5 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | County Road 1438

Turn right onto County Road 1438

Navigation decision point

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 Macon, MS to Auburn, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tupelo along the way.

Tupelo

10 mi in | ~12m | via US 45 ALT

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 45 Alternate 53 mi 1h 3m
Martin Luther King Drive 18.1 mi 20m
US Highway 45 9.2 mi 11m
South Eason Boulevard 4.9 mi 7m
Auburn Road 1.1 mi 2m
East Adams Street 0.8 mi 1m
County Road 1438 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 45 Alternate — 53 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MS 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Adams Street
2

Turn left onto US 45

9.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 45
3

Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4

Continue on US 45 ALT

18 mi · 20 min · Martin Luther King Drive
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward Eason Boulevard
6

Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Eason Boulevard
7

Continue on CR 931

1.1 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
8

Turn right onto County Road 1438

119 ft · 5 sec · County Road 1438
9

Arrive at destination

County Road 1438

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.7 miles from Macon, MS, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53 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 19 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.7 miles or 53m 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 29m

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 Macon, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Macon, MS

This is one driving day of about 87.5 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Macon, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 45 Alternate for about 53 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.7 mi from Macon, MS · 53m into the drive

Downtown West Point, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Point, MS

44 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

Brooksville, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Point, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from Macon, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tupelo National Battlefield

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 81.4
View on nps.gov
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 87.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.21 one way

$26.43 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $14.51 $29.01
premium $4.56 $15.71 $31.41
diesel $5.61 $19.32 $38.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

EV Connect Charging Station

Tupelo, Mississippi

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tupelo, Mississippi

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tupelo, Mississippi

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

West Point, Mississippi

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 3 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.19 $4.20
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50
EV Truck/SUV 35 0 $12.25 $5.60

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Macon, MS

Night in Macon on Thursday

Local time

9:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburn, MS

Night in Auburn on Thursday

Local time

9:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

26 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 48m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Macon, MS to Auburn, MS covers 87.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive, US Highway 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 miles from Macon, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.21 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.
The drive from Macon, MS to Auburn, MS is easy. At 1h 48m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles (US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 87.5 miles (County Road 1438): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Macon, MS to Auburn, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tupelo along the way.

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