Origin
Yazoo City, MS
Afternoon in Yazoo City on Friday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yazoo City, MS to Auburn, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
176.5 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yazoo City, MS
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Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Yazoo City, MS to Auburn, MS covers 176.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Avenue, College Street, Dunn Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.66 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
88.2 miles from Yazoo City, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 176.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 176.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yazoo City, MS to Auburn, MS is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yazoo City, MS to Auburn, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | — | — |
| College Street | — | — |
| Dunn Avenue | — | — |
| North Ward Street | — | — |
| East Broadway Street | — | — |
| Hwy 16 | — | — |
| Highway 16 | — | — |
| Mississippi 433 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City, MS and Auburn, MS.
1
Start on East 5th Street
66 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grand Avenue
3
Continue on College Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
College Street
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dunn Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Ward Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Ward Street
6
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Street
7
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
8
Turn left
6.1 mi
·
8 min
9
Turn left onto Old Hwy 16
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Hwy 16
10
Continue on Old Highway 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Old Highway 16
11
Continue on Mississippi 433
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mississippi 433
12
Turn right
14 mi
·
24 min
13
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
14
Merge slight left
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
36 mi
·
41 min
·
MS 7 North: Coffeeville
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
MS 7 North: Oxford
17
Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
MS 7 North: Oxford
18
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
19
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
20
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
21
Continue straight
9.0 mi
·
10 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
23
Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman
236 ft
·
12 sec
·
MS 9 North: Sherman
24
Turn left
9.8 mi
·
11 min
25
Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
26
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
13 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Auburn Road
28
Keep slight left
269 ft
·
8 sec
29
Turn left onto Auburn Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
30
Turn right onto County Road 1438
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Road 1438
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.2 miles from Yazoo City, MS, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
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 39 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.2 miles or 1h 30m 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 28m
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 Yazoo City, 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 Yazoo City, MS
This is one driving day of about 176.5 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Yazoo City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.2 mi from Yazoo City, MS · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.2 miles from Yazoo City, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$26.66 one way
$53.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.53 | $8.47 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.44 | $7.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.71 | $11.30 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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 Friday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 1m 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 Yazoo City, MS to Auburn, MS covers 176.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, College Street, Dunn Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.2 miles from Yazoo City, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Yazoo City, MS to Auburn, MS is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yazoo City, MS to Auburn, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yazoo City, MS to Auburn, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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