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Trip from Pearlington, MS to Auburn, MS

Drive Time

6h 9m

Distance

317.2 mi

510 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 57m ★
6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m

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

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Downtown Auburn, MS, MS

Auburn, MS

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

The drive from Pearlington, MS to Auburn, MS covers 317.2 miles and takes about 6h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 59, US 45, US Highway 45 Alternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 155.8 miles on I 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.49 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

158.6 miles from Pearlington, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 9m highway drive covering 317.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 59 and US 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 155.8 miles on I 59.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 155.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US 45. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.6 miles in near I 59.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 317.2 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: at 18.6 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.4 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
18.6 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 59

Merge onto I 59

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
165.4 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | I 59

Keep slight right at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscalo...
6
174.4 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in

Take the exit toward US 45 North: Macon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 45 North: Macon
5
174.6 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | US 45

Merge onto US 45

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
239.7 mi into trip | ~4h 33m 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...

Towns Along This Route

Between Pearlington, MS and Auburn, MS, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa and Tupelo.

Tuscaloosa

165.4 mi in | ~3h 7m | via I 59

Tupelo

239.7 mi in | ~4h 33m | via US 45 ALT

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 59 155.8 mi 2h 48m
US 45 65.1 mi 1h 14m
US Highway 45 Alternate 53 mi 1h 3m
Martin Luther King Drive 18.1 mi 20m
Shuttle Parkway 6.8 mi 12m
State Highway 607 5.6 mi 6m
South Eason Boulevard 4.9 mi 7m
MS 604 4.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 59 — 155.8 mi, about 2h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MS 604

4.6 mi · 8 min · MS 604
2

At end of road, turn left onto MS 607

1.3 mi · 2 min · MS 607
3

Continue on Shuttle Parkway

6.8 mi · 12 min · Shuttle Parkway
4

Continue on MS 607

5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 607
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
6

Merge onto I 59

147 mi · 2 hr 38 min · I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 59

9.0 mi · 10 min · I 59
Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 45 North: Macon Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto US 45

65 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
10

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.
11

Continue on US 45 ALT

18 mi · 20 min · Martin Luther King Drive
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward Eason Boulevard
13

Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Eason Boulevard
14

Continue on CR 931

1.1 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
15

Turn right onto County Road 1438

119 ft · 5 sec · County Road 1438
16

Arrive at destination

County Road 1438

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.6 miles from Pearlington, MS, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155.8 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 158.6 miles or 3h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 57m

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 Pearlington, 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 Pearlington, MS

This is one driving day of about 317.2 miles and 6h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pearlington, 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 I 59 for about 155.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 158.6 mi from Pearlington, MS · 3h into the drive

Downtown Butler, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butler, AL

159 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

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Butler, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.6 miles from Pearlington, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 155.8 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

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 317.2
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
View on nps.gov
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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 317.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.49 one way

$96.98 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $53.19 $106.37
premium $4.61 $57.57 $115.14
diesel $5.64 $70.47 $140.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 95.2 1 $33.31 $15.23
Efficient EV 79.3 0 $27.76 $12.69
EV Truck/SUV 126.9 1 $44.41 $20.30

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Pearlington, MS

Morning in Pearlington on Monday

Local time

10:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburn, MS

Morning in Auburn on Monday

Local time

10:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Butler, AL

159 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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 9m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pearlington, MS to Auburn, MS covers 317.2 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 59, US 45, US Highway 45 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158.6 miles from Pearlington, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 317.2 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: at 18.6 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.4 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pearlington, MS and Auburn, MS, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa and Tupelo.

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