Origin
Walnut Grove, MS
Afternoon in Walnut Grove on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walnut Grove, MS to Auburn, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
134.7 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walnut Grove, MS
Zulfugar Karimov
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Walnut Grove, MS to Auburn, MS covers 134.7 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 6, I 22, MS 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.6 miles on MS 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.34 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
67.4 miles from Walnut Grove, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 6 | 92.6 mi | 1h 57m |
| I 22 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| MS 9 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Sherard Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Mississippi Highway 1 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| South State Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Alligator - Rena Lara Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Auburn Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MS 6
— 92.6 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove, MS and Auburn, MS.
1
Start on this road
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Alligator - Rena Lara Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Alligator - Rena Lara Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto MS 1
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Mississippi Highway 1
4
Turn slight right onto MS 322
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Sherard Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto MS 161; MS 322
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Street
6
Turn right onto MS 6
93 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
MS 6
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
8
Keep slight left at fork
236 ft
·
12 sec
Toward MS 9 North: Sherman
9
Turn left onto MS 9
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 9
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 22; US 78
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 22; US 78
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Auburn Road
13
Keep slight left at fork
268 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn left onto CR 931
0.9 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
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.4 miles from Walnut Grove, MS, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.6 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 30 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.4 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
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 Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove, MS
This is one driving day of about 134.7 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Walnut Grove, 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 MS 6 for about 92.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.4 miles from Walnut Grove, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS 6 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 120.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1
At end of road, turn right onto MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1
Navigation decision point
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MS 6
Turn right onto MS 6
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
110.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
6
110.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
|
MS 9
Turn left onto MS 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
120.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
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
Use the right lane.
Toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.34 one way
$40.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.18 | $48.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.14 | $6.47 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.86 | $8.62 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Batesville, MS
67 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
22 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 59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
134.7 mi in 2h 59m, mostly highway — 92.6 mi of that is on MS 6.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.6 mi on MS 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 6 and I 22. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 miles (MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (MS 6): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Walnut Grove, MS to Auburn, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Sherman along the way.
Sherman
110.3 mi in
|
~2h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 134.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.6 miles on MS 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Auburn, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (MS 6): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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