Origin
Auburn, MS
Morning in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MS to Calhoun City, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Calhoun City, MS
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Trip Overview
Auburn, MS to Calhoun City, MS is 58.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via Natchez Trace Parkway and MS 8, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This mostly highway drive stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a quick connection between these areas without a lot of fuss. Plan for a simple transit with minimal detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 24.7 mi | 37m |
| MS 8 | 16.2 mi | 24m |
| MS 15 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| MS 32 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| I 22 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Natchez Trace Parkway
— 24.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Calhoun City, 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
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 22; US 78
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward Natchez Trace Parkway
6
Turn left onto Natchez Trace Parkway
25 mi
·
37 min
·
Natchez Trace Parkway
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward 32
8
At end of road, turn left onto MS 32
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
MS 32
9
Turn left onto MS 15
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
MS 15
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
153 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right onto MS 8
16 mi
·
24 min
·
MS 8
13
Enter roundabout onto MS 8; MS 9
365 ft
·
6 sec
·
MS 8; MS 9
14
Arrive at destination
MS 8; MS 9
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 58.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Natchez Trace Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Natchez Trace Parkway
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
MS 32
At end of road, turn left onto MS 32
Navigation decision point
5
35.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
MS 15
Turn left onto MS 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
MS 8; MS 9
Enter roundabout onto MS 8; MS 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.83 one way
$17.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
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 · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Calhoun City, MS
Morning in Calhoun City on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Okolona, MS
29 mi in
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
2 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 route is almost entirely highway, with 97% of it on high-speed roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 24.7 miles on the Natchez Trace Parkway before transitioning to MS 8 and MS 15. Expect a rural cruising feel for most of the drive, with fewer exits and more open road as you leave the parkway.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on Natchez Trace Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Natchez Trace Parkway and MS 8. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.9 miles (MS 32): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (MS 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
442 ft
278 ft
Total Climb
242 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
442 ft
~33.4 mi in
Elevation Range
163 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 58.5 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 (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on Natchez Trace Parkway. 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 30.9 miles (MS 32): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (MS 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Tupelo National Battlefield and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Calhoun City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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