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Drive Time
33m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pontotoc, MS
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Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
The drive from Pontotoc, MS to Auburn, MS covers 27.5 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 22, MS 9, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.15 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.8 miles from Pontotoc, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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This is a 33m highway drive covering 27.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and MS 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.7 miles on I 22.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and MS 9. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 41 / South Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 41 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto MS 41 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward Auburn Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| MS 9 | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Auburn Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Marion Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pontotoc, MS and Auburn, MS.
Start on East Marion Street
Turn right onto MS 41
Continue on MS 9
Take the exit
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CR 931
Turn right onto County Road 1438
Arrive at destination
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.
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 27.5 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.8 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pontotoc, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Pontotoc, MS
This is one driving day of about 27.5 miles and 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.8 mi from Pontotoc, MS · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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.
A short stop after about 27.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Pontotoc, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.94 | $9.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Pontotoc on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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