Origin
New Albany, MS
Late night in New Albany on Friday
Local time
1:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Albany, MS to Auburn, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
35m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Albany, MS
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Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from New Albany, MS to Auburn, MS covers 29.1 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 22, West Bankhead Street, Mississippi Highway 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 29.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and West Bankhead Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.6 miles on I 22.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and West Bankhead Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Railroad Avenue.
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 29.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (North Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MS 15; MS 30 / Mississippi Highway 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MS 15; MS 30 / Mississippi Highway 15
Turn right onto MS 15; MS 30 / Mississippi Highway 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
4
27.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Auburn Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Auburn Road
5
28.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 25.6 mi | 27m |
| West Bankhead Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mississippi Highway 15 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Auburn Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 25.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, MS and Auburn, MS.
1
Start on Highland Street
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Highland Street
2
Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue
210 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Railroad Avenue
3
Turn left onto MS 178
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bankhead Street
4
Turn right onto MS 15; MS 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mississippi Highway 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 22; US 78
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 22; US 78
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Auburn Road
8
Keep slight left at fork
268 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn left onto CR 931
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
10
Turn right onto County Road 1438
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Road 1438
11
Arrive at destination
County Road 1438
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Auburn on Friday
Local time
1:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
35m 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 New Albany, MS to Auburn, MS covers 29.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, West Bankhead Street, Mississippi Highway 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from New Albany, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 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 29.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (North Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MS 15; MS 30 / Mississippi Highway 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from New Albany, MS to Auburn, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield.
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