Embarking on this 316.4-mile journey from Auburn to Bay Saint Louis takes you across the state of Mississippi over roughly 6 hours and 19 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, you should plan for a full day behind the wheel. Budget approximately $48 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. While the trip is manageable in a single day, the winding nature of the roads means you will want to stay alert. Both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Southeast, keeping you in familiar terrain as you head toward the coast.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
158.2 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Auburn Road / County Road 931
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North Eason Boulevard
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US 45 South
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Martin Luther King
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Martin Luther King Drive
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Highway 45
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I 59 South
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MS 53
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Longest stretch:
Auburn Road / County Road 931
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Bay Saint Louis, MS.
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Start on County Road 1438
118 ft·11 sec·County Road 1438
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Turn left onto Auburn Road / County Road 931
1.1 mi·2 min·Auburn Road / County Road 931
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Continue on North Eason Boulevard
5.1 mi·8 min·North Eason Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
0.3 mi·34 sec·US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.9 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue straight
1.4 mi·1 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi·2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi·1 min
10
Continue straight
0.7 mi·49 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi·1 min
12
Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
55 mi·1 hr 6 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
61 mi·1 hr 9 min·US Highway 45 Aiternate
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi·4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
0.5 mi·1 min·I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi·7 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi·2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
121 mi·2 hr 10 min·I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
0.2 mi·27 sec·MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
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Turn left onto South Main Street
16 mi·23 min·South Main Street
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Continue straight
25 mi·37 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi·3 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this route involves significant local road travel, aim for an early morning departure to ensure you reach Bay Saint Louis before dark. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the repetitive turns along the way. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can lead to unpredictable consumption compared to consistent highway driving; the estimated $48 cost is a helpful baseline for your budget. Because you are navigating non-highway routes, rely on a reliable GPS system to manage the frequent turns effectively. Staying flexible with your schedule is your best asset on this winding, 6-hour-plus trek.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.2 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 3h 9m 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 70 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.2 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay Saint Louis, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Auburn, 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 Auburn, MS
This is one driving day of about 316.4 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Auburn, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.78 one way
$95.57 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$52.46
$104.91
premium
$4.56
$56.79
$113.58
diesel
$5.61
$69.86
$139.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.9
1
$33.22
$15.19
Efficient EV
79.1
0
$27.68
$12.66
EV Truck/SUV
126.6
1
$44.30
$20.25
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Auburn, MS
Evening
in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Evening
in Bay Saint Louis on Saturday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Newton, MS
158 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
10 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
6h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a departure from the typical interstate experience, as this route relies on local connectors like Auburn Road, County Road 931, North Eason Boulevard, and US 45 South. With a highway share of 0%, you are trading high-speed monotony for a more technical, turn-heavy local drive. Navigating these secondary roads requires your full attention, as the path demands frequent adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of cruising. You will find that the road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring a steady hand and a patient pace throughout the entire 316.4-mile duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Auburn Road / County Road 931.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 316.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bay Saint Louis, 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bay Saint Louis, MS before the return drive.
