Origin
Shannon, MS
Late night in Shannon on Friday
Local time
1:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shannon, MS to Auburn, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.2 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shannon, MS
大 董
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
This quick 15.2-mile drive from Shannon, MS to Auburn, MS will take about 23 minutes, making it a perfect option for a day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it’s an economical choice for getting between these two Southeast Mississippi communities. You'll primarily navigate Martin Luther King Drive, South Eason Boulevard, and Auburn Road. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a local, less highway-focused experience. Given its short distance and minimal fuel expense, this trip offers a lot of flexibility.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 15.2-mile journey. While the highway share is 100%, meaning you'll be on maintained roads throughout, the profile indicates a need for attention due to frequent directional changes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on Martin Luther King Drive. This suggests a drive that winds through local areas rather than a straight, fast-paced interstate cruise. You’ll likely experience a more intimate feel of the landscape as you navigate these local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (North Collins): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MS 145 / Noah Curtis Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
|
Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Collins
Turn left onto North Collins
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 145 / Noah Curtis Street
Turn right onto MS 145 / Noah Curtis Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Eason Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Eason Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Drive | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| South Eason Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Auburn Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Noah Curtis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 45 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Collins | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Drive
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon, MS and Auburn, MS.
1
Start on Boyd Avenue
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
Boyd Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
3
Turn left onto North Collins
124 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Collins
4
Turn right onto MS 145
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Noah Curtis Street
5
Continue on US 45; US 278
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 45; US 278
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 45; US 278
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Eason Boulevard
9
Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Eason Boulevard
10
Continue on CR 931
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
11
Turn right onto County Road 1438
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Road 1438
12
Arrive at destination
County Road 1438
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
1:12 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
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
23m 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 Shannon, MS to Auburn, MS covers 15.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Drive, South Eason Boulevard, Auburn Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Shannon, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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 is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (North Collins): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MS 145 / Noah Curtis Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Shannon, MS to Auburn, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tupelo National Battlefield and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
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