Traveling from Auburn to Pearl River covers 138.7 miles and typically takes about 3 hours behind the wheel. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, and MS 15. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, the route is an affordable way to traverse this portion of the Southeast. Because the drive is straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time to fit your personal schedule.
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
69.4 miles from Auburn, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 25
47 mi
54m
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi
43m
MS 15
27.6 mi
41m
Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi
8m
US 45 ALT
7.2 mi
8m
North Eason Boulevard
5.1 mi
8m
MS 16
4.9 mi
7m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 47 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Pearl River, 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
1.1 mi·2 min·Auburn Road / County Road 931
3
Continue on North Eason Boulevard
5.1 mi·8 min·North Eason Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, PontotocUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 45; MS 6
1.9 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
6
Continue on US 45; US 278
7.7 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King Drive
7
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
8
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi·2 min·US 45 ALT
9
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
10
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi·49 sec·US 45 ALT
11
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
36 mi·43 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto MS 25
12 mi·13 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
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Take the exit onto MS 25
5.0 mi·6 min·MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
15
Continue on MS 25
1.9 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
25 mi·28 min·MS 25
17
Take the exit onto MS 25
3.4 mi·4 min·MS 25
18
Take the exit onto MS 15
28 mi·41 min·MS 15
19
Turn right onto MS 16
4.9 mi·7 min·MS 16
20
Turn right onto North Oswald Road
0.3 mi·1 min·North Oswald Road
21
Continue on Black Jack Road
0.1 mi·29 sec·Black Jack Road
22
Turn right onto High School Circle
59 ft·2 sec·High School Circle
23
Arrive at destination
High School Circle
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 3-hour trip, you can easily complete it in one go, though planning for at least one stop will help you stay refreshed. Monitor your fuel gauge early, as the $21 budget is an estimate that can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Departing in the mid-morning is often the best strategy to avoid any localized traffic patterns you might encounter on MS 15 or US Highway 45 Alternate. Keep a close eye on the transitions between highways, as staying alert during the 47-mile stretch on MS 25 is key to maintaining your momentum. This route's simplicity is its greatest asset, providing you with a reliable and stress-free transit across Mississippi.
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 69.4 miles from Auburn, MS, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47 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 31 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 26m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearl River, 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 138.7 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 25 for about 47 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 138.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6.2 mi into trip|~11m in
Turn left toward US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontot...
5
58.9 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
4
70.6 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward MS 25 South: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
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77.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
138.7 mi into trip|~3h in|High School Circle
Turn right onto High School Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.95 one way
$41.89 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.99
$45.99
premium
$4.56
$24.90
$49.79
diesel
$5.61
$30.62
$61.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.6
0
$14.56
$6.66
Efficient EV
34.7
0
$12.14
$5.55
EV Truck/SUV
55.5
0
$19.42
$8.88
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Auburn, MS
Late night
in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
3:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pearl River, MS
Late night
in Pearl River on Tuesday
Local time
3:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 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 88% of this trip consists of high-speed transit. You will settle into a rhythmic pace, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 47 miles on MS 25. The road maintains a consistent character, moving efficiently through the landscape without constant transitions to local side streets. While you won't encounter the stop-and-go frustration of city traffic, the route demands steady focus as you transition between the three primary state and federal highways. It is an ideal path if you prefer a predictable, direct drive over winding backroads.
88% 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: 47 mi on MS 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 138.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.9 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.6 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
550 ft209 ft
Total Climb
637 ft
Total Descent
442 ft
Highest Point
550 ft
~104.1 mi in
Elevation Range
342 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 138.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47 miles on MS 25. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.9 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.6 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Pearl River, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
