Origin
Auburn, MS
Morning in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MS to Saltillo, 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
18m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Saltillo, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Auburn to Saltillo is 11.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via US 45 and I 22, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger trip. You'll primarily be on major roads, making for a straightforward transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| I 22 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kyle Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| MS 145 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Mobile Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Saltillo, 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
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 22; US 78
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 45:north: Corinth
6
Merge onto US 45
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 45
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
341 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn straight onto MS 145
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MS 145
10
Turn slight right
453 ft
·
19 sec
11
Continue on this road
376 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
12
Turn left onto Kyle Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kyle Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left
0.5 mi
·
2 min
14
Continue on MS 363
500 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Mobile Street
15
Arrive at destination
MS 363
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931
Turn left onto CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 45:north: Corinth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 45:north: Corinth
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Kyle Avenue
Turn left onto Kyle Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Saltillo, MS
Morning in Saltillo on Tuesday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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?
About 75% of this 11.7-mile drive is on highways like US 45 and I 22. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 5.3 miles along US 45. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads for the final portion of the trip. Expect a mix of cruising and potential merging as you navigate these different road types.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and I 22. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
357 ft
278 ft
Total Climb
146 ft
Total Descent
152 ft
Highest Point
357 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
79 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on US 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Saltillo, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield. 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 Saltillo, 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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