Origin
Walls, MS
Morning in Walls on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walls, MS to Auburn, MS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
106.2 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walls, MS
Arturo Añez.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Walls, MS to Auburn, MS covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 78, Goodman Road West, Auburn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.2 miles on US 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.04 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
53.1 miles from Walls, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 106.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 78 and Goodman Road West. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.2 miles on US 78.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and Goodman Road West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Railroad Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Railroad Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road West): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Railroad Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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MS 302 / Goodman Road West
Turn right onto MS 302 / Goodman Road West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
17.8 mi into trip
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~28m in
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US 78
Merge onto US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
105.2 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 87.2 mi | 1h 33m |
| Goodman Road West | 16.6 mi | 25m |
| Auburn Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| MS 161 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 78
— 87.2 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walls, MS and Auburn, MS.
1
Start on McLemore Drive
14 ft
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0 sec
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McLemore Drive
2
Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue
270 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Railroad Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Railroad Avenue
4
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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2nd Street
5
Continue on 2nd Street
93 ft
·
4 sec
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2nd Street
6
Turn left onto MS 161
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
MS 161
7
Turn right onto MS 302
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Goodman Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
9
Merge onto US 78
87 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Auburn Road
11
Keep slight left at fork
268 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn left onto CR 931
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Auburn Road
13
Turn right onto County Road 1438
119 ft
·
5 sec
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County Road 1438
14
Arrive at destination
County Road 1438
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.1 miles from Walls, MS, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.2 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 53.1 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
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 Walls, 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 Walls, MS
This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walls, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 78 for about 87.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.1 mi from Walls, MS · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Walls, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 78 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.2 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.04 one way
$32.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.15 | $5.10 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.29 | $4.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Morning in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
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
13 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
2h 4m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Walls, MS to Auburn, MS covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 78, Goodman Road West, Auburn Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.1 miles from Walls, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.04 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 2h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Railroad Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road West): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Walls, MS to Auburn, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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