Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
233 mi
375 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Photo: Dominik Gryzbon
The drive from Vicksburg, MS to Auburn, MS covers 233 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cherry Street, Clay Street, Grenada for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.62 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
116.5 miles from Vicksburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 233 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vicksburg, MS to Auburn, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clay Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grenada | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MS 25 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hwy 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 82 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Vicksburg, MS and Auburn, MS.
Start on Jackson Street
Turn left onto Cherry Street
Turn left onto Clay Street
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Merge slight right
Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage
Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
Continue on MS Hwy 25
Take the exit straight
Keep slight right
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard
Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard
Continue on Auburn Road
Turn right onto County Road 1438
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.5 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Vicksburg, 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 Vicksburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 233 miles and 3h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.5 mi from Vicksburg, MS · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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.
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
$35.62 one way
$71.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $39.07 | $78.14 |
| premium | $4.61 | $42.29 | $84.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.76 | $103.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.9 | 0 | $24.46 | $11.18 |
| Efficient EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.39 | $9.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.62 | $14.91 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Vicksburg on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
117 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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