Origin
Auburn, MS
Morning in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, MS to Verona, 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
16m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Verona, MS
Stef Nie
Trip Overview
Auburn to Verona is 9.9 miles and takes about 16 minutes via North Eason Boulevard, Martin Luther King, Junior Drive, and Auburn Road / County Road 931, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a very turn-heavy local drive, so it's best suited for those who don't mind navigating a series of intersections. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Eason Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Drive | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Auburn Road / County Road 931 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Raymond Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Eason Boulevard
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, MS and Verona, MS.
1
Start on County Road 1438
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 1438
2
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, Pontotoc
Use 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
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
304 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto MS 145
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Raymond Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
MS 145
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — 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
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CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931
Turn left onto CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931
Navigation decision point
7
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...
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 45; MS 6 / Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Merge onto US 45; MS 6 / Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MS 145 / Raymond Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto MS 145 / Raymond Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$2.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Verona, MS
Morning in Verona on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
16m 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 is characterized by its frequent turns, with no highway mileage contributing to the overall journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles along North Eason Boulevard. As you travel, the route transitions through local roads, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and county routes rather than open highway. Prepare for a more engaged driving experience with constant adjustments to direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on North Eason Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931.
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 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (US 45; MS 6 / Martin Luther King, Junior Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Verona, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pontotoc along the way.
Pontotoc
6.2 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on North Eason Boulevard. 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: near the start (CR 931 / Auburn Road / County Road 931): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (US 45; MS 6 / Martin Luther King, Junior Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Verona, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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