Traveling from Auburn to Goodman, Mississippi, covers 166.9 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 12 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, it is perfect for those looking to reach their destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your time on highways, utilizing MS 7, Pontotoc Parkway West, and I-22 to navigate through the Southeast. Budgeting approximately $26 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since both ends of the route are located within the same state, you can expect a consistent regional feel as you transition between these Mississippi points.
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
83.4 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 7
107.6 mi
1h 59m
Pontotoc Parkway West
29.8 mi
34m
I 22
12.8 mi
13m
MS 9
9.8 mi
11m
MS 14
3.1 mi
5m
US 278
1 mi
1m
Auburn Road / County Road 931
0.7 mi
1m
MS 6
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MS 7
— 107.6 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Goodman, MS.
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Start on County Road 1438
119 ft·10 sec·County Road 1438
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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
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Turn slight left
131 ft·10 sec
7
Turn left onto MS 9
9.8 mi·11 min·MS 9
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of MississippiUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
5.4 mi·6 min·Pontotoc Parkway West
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; MS 6
24 mi·28 min·Pontotoc Parkway West
11
Continue on MS 6; US 278
0.5 mi·35 sec·MS 6; US 278
12
Continue on US 278; MS 6
1.0 mi·1 min·US 278; MS 6
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
14
Keep slight left at fork
171 ft·7 sec
15
Merge onto MS 7
6.5 mi·8 min·MS 7
16
Enter roundabout onto MS 7
124 ft·1 sec·MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
17
Continue on MS 7
36 mi·41 min·MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
18
Take the exit onto MS 7
65 mi·1 hr 9 min·MS 7
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
20
Turn slight left
142 ft·6 sec
21
Turn left onto MS 14
3.1 mi·5 min·MS 14
22
Turn right onto Pine Street
338 ft·14 sec·Pine Street
23
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this 3-hour and 12-minute trip is straightforward, especially since you only need to account for one stop along the way. To make the most of your day, try to depart early to avoid any unexpected traffic fluctuations on the main roads. Keep in mind that since the longest stretch is 107.6 miles on MS 7, you should ensure your fuel levels are sufficient before hitting that section of the highway. Because the total fuel cost is estimated at $26, it is easy to factor this into your travel budget ahead of time. Use your single planned stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the high percentage of highway driving can make the time pass quickly.
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 83.4 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 37 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.4 miles or 1h 39m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodman, 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 166.9 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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.
The longest stretch is on MS 7 for about 107.6 miles.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 55.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
7
24 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, Universi...
5
55.6 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
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55.8 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.21 one way
$50.41 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$27.67
$55.34
premium
$4.56
$29.96
$59.91
diesel
$5.61
$36.85
$73.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.1
0
$17.52
$8.01
Efficient EV
41.7
0
$14.60
$6.68
EV Truck/SUV
66.8
0
$23.37
$10.68
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Auburn, MS
Night
in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Goodman, MS
Night
in Goodman on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Oxford, MS
83 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
1 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
3h 12m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 99% of this 166.9-mile trip is spent on high-speed routes. You will spend a significant portion of your time on MS 7, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey at 107.6 miles. The route balances these long, steady stretches on MS 7 with the efficiency of I-22, ensuring you maintain a consistent pace. While the drive is straightforward and efficient, the shift between different road types keeps you focused behind the wheel. Prepare for a steady, direct drive that favors speed and efficiency over winding local paths.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on MS 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 7 and Pontotoc Parkway West. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 166.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 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 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Auburn, MS and Goodman, MS, road signs point toward Pontotoc, University Of Mississippi and Water Valley.
Pontotoc
13.8 mi in|~16m
University Of Mississippi
24 mi in|~28m
Water Valley
55.6 mi in|~1h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 166.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on MS 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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 Goodman, 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 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 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Goodman, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
