Origin
Auburn, MS
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Bruce, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through Mississippi, the 58.6-mile journey from Auburn to Bruce is a manageable drive that takes approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to budget about $9 for fuel, making this an economical choice for your travel plans. You will navigate a mix of roads, including West Oxford Street, MS 9, and I-22, as you travel through the Southeast region. Because the duration is well under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Oxford Street | 29.2 mi | 51m |
| MS 9 | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| I 22 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Johnson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Oxford Street
— 29.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Bruce, MS.
1
Start on County Road 1438
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 1438
2
Turn left onto CR 931
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Road / County Road 931
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
4
Merge onto I 22; US 78
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 22; US 78
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 76--
Toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
6
Turn slight left
131 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn left onto MS 9
13 mi
·
16 min
·
MS 9
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto MS 9
29 mi
·
51 min
·
West Oxford Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto MS 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 9
10
Turn left onto West Johnson Street
423 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Johnson Street
11
Arrive at destination
West Johnson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Auburn, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 58.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76--
Toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MS 9
Turn left onto MS 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
27.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MS 9 / West Oxford Street
Turn right onto MS 9 / West Oxford Street
Navigation decision point
4
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
MS 9
At end of road, turn left onto MS 9
Navigation decision point
4
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
West Johnson Street
Turn left onto West Johnson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Bruce, MS
Late night in Bruce on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 28m 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?
This drive offers a varied experience, balancing local roads with higher-speed travel. With a highway share of 48%, you will shift between different road types, keeping the experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. You should prepare for a significant stretch of 29.2 miles along West Oxford Street, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. As you transition between the local segments and the faster highway sections, the overall profile remains a mixed drive. Stay attentive behind the wheel, as the changing road types require you to adjust your driving pace as you progress toward Bruce.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.2 mi on West Oxford Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS is easy. At 1h 28m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (MS 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (MS 9 / West Oxford Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Auburn, MS to Bruce, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pontotoc along the way.
Pontotoc
13.8 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 58.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 miles on West Oxford Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (MS 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (MS 9 / West Oxford Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bruce, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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