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Trip from Belzoni, MS to Auburn, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
167.1 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belzoni, MS
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Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
Belzoni, MS to Auburn, MS is 167.1 miles and takes about 3h 55m via MS 7, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, beginning in the Southeast region and ending in the same area. You'll mostly be on highway, making for a straightforward drive. This route is best suited for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive detours.
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
83.5 miles from Belzoni, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 7 | 77.2 mi | 1h 45m |
| Lyndale Drive | 21.4 mi | 37m |
| MS 6 | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| I 22 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| US 278 | 10 mi | 11m |
| MS 9 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| County Road 512 | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| United States Highway 49E | 3.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
MS 7
— 77.2 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belzoni, MS and Auburn, MS.
1
Start on MS 7
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
2
Continue on MS 7
363 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Hayden Street
3
Continue on MS 7
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
4
Continue on MS 7
21 mi
·
37 min
·
Lyndale Drive
5
Turn right onto County Road 512
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 512
6
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 512
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 512
7
Turn left onto US 49E
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
United States Highway 49E
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
9
Merge onto US 82; MS 7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 82; MS 7
10
Turn left onto MS 7
29 mi
·
49 min
·
MS 7
11
Take the ramp onto MS 7
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
MS 7
12
Take the exit onto MS 7
36 mi
·
41 min
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
13
Enter roundabout onto MS 7
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
14
Continue on MS 7
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
16
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 278; MS 6
17
Continue on MS 6; US 278
21 mi
·
24 min
·
MS 6; US 278
18
Continue on US 278; MS 6
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 278; MS 6
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
20
Keep slight left at fork
236 ft
·
12 sec
Toward MS 9 North: Sherman
21
Turn left onto MS 9
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 9
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
Use the right lane.
23
Merge onto I 22; US 78
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 22; US 78
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Auburn Road
25
Keep slight left at fork
268 ft
·
7 sec
26
Turn left onto CR 931
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
27
Turn right onto County Road 1438
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Road 1438
28
Arrive at destination
County Road 1438
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 55m estimated drive time, leaving Belzoni in the morning should allow you to reach Auburn with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $24, this is an easy same-day trip. The longest stretch on MS 7 is quite long, so consider a brief stop before or during that segment to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you get closer to Auburn, as service areas can become less frequent on the latter part of the route.
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 83.5 miles from Belzoni, MS, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.2 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 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.5 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belzoni, 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 Belzoni, MS
This is one driving day of about 167.1 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Belzoni, 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 77.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.5 miles from Belzoni, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Belden Truck Stop
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 104.9 and 152.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
104.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
MS 7
Enter roundabout onto MS 7 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
5
142.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
5
143 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MS 9 North: Sherman
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MS 9 North: Sherman
6
143.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
|
MS 9
Turn left onto MS 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
152.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.48 one way
$48.96 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $27.18 | $54.35 |
| premium | $4.49 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $36.83 | $73.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.55 | $8.02 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.62 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.39 | $10.69 |
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.
Origin
Belzoni, MS
Afternoon in Belzoni on Friday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Auburn, MS
Afternoon in Auburn on Friday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
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 55m 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 predominantly highway, with 81% of the 167.1 miles on high-speed roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 77.2 miles on MS 7. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination, indicated by a decrease in speed and potentially more local traffic.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.2 mi on MS 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 7 and Lyndale Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 104.9 miles in near MS 7.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 167.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 104.9 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 142.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
494 ft
109 ft
Total Climb
464 ft
Total Descent
241 ft
Highest Point
494 ft
~116.2 mi in
Elevation Range
385 ft
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 Belzoni, MS to Auburn, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Sherman along the way.
Sherman
142.7 mi in
|
~3h 25m
About the Cities
Starting in Belzoni, MS
Full guide →Belzoni is a small farming city in the Mississippi Delta.
Arriving in Auburn, MS
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 167.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.2 miles on MS 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Auburn, 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. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 104.9 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 142.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Auburn, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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