Origin
Baldwyn, MS
Night in Baldwyn on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwyn, MS to Auburn, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwyn, MS
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Auburn, MS
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Trip Overview
This short 22.3-mile drive from Baldwyn, MS to Auburn, MS takes approximately 22 minutes, making it a perfect, quick excursion within Mississippi's Southeast region. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. Since it's a single-day drive, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a straightforward journey. You'll spend very little time on highways, so expect a more relaxed pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 4th Street | — | — |
| US 78 | — | — |
| Auburn Road | — | — |
| County Road 1438 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwyn, MS and Auburn, MS.
1
Start on West Main Street
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Turn right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
5
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
17 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 78:east: Birmingham
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 78:east: Birmingham
7
Merge slight left
3.6 mi
·
3 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Auburn Road
9
Keep slight left
269 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left onto Auburn Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
11
Turn right onto County Road 1438
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Road 1438
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Auburn, MS
Night in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
27 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
22m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 22-minute trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 22.3 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving here, as the nature of the route involves frequent turns. The profile suggests a continuous engagement with the road, rather than long periods of cruising. This drive is about experiencing the local landscape between towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South 4th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Baldwyn, MS to Auburn, MS is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baldwyn, MS to Auburn, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baldwyn, MS to Auburn, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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