Origin
Shannon, MS
Late night in Shannon on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shannon, MS to Auburn, 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
23m
Distance
15.2 mi
25 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shannon, MS
大 董
Auburn, MS
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
This quick 15.2-mile drive from Shannon, MS to Auburn, MS will take about 23 minutes, making it a perfect option for a day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it’s an economical choice for getting between these two Southeast Mississippi communities. You'll primarily navigate Martin Luther King Drive, South Eason Boulevard, and Auburn Road. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a local, less highway-focused experience. Given its short distance and minimal fuel expense, this trip offers a lot of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Drive | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| South Eason Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Auburn Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Noah Curtis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 45 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Collins | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1438 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Drive
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon, MS and Auburn, MS.
1
Start on Boyd Avenue
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
Boyd Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
3
Turn left onto North Collins
124 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Collins
4
Turn right onto MS 145
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Noah Curtis Street
5
Continue on US 45; US 278
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 45; US 278
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 45; US 278
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Eason Boulevard
9
Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Eason Boulevard
10
Continue on CR 931
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
11
Turn right onto County Road 1438
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Road 1438
12
Arrive at destination
County Road 1438
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Collins
Turn left onto North Collins
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 145 / Noah Curtis Street
Turn right onto MS 145 / Noah Curtis Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Eason Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Eason Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 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
3 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
23m 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 15.2-mile journey. While the highway share is 100%, meaning you'll be on maintained roads throughout, the profile indicates a need for attention due to frequent directional changes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on Martin Luther King Drive. This suggests a drive that winds through local areas rather than a straight, fast-paced interstate cruise. You’ll likely experience a more intimate feel of the landscape as you navigate these local thoroughfares.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Martin Luther King Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Broad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (North Collins): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MS 145 / Noah Curtis Street): Navigation decision point.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The Twisted Whisker Cat Cafe
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Tupelo, MS
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Tupelo, MS
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
13min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
MS
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
Visit websitePopeyes
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Tupelo, MS
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
16min in
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Tupelo, MS
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-24:00
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Tupelo, MS
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-24:00
Visit websiteJimmy John's
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Tupelo, MS
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteThe Grill
Restaurant
Later in the drive, short detour
16min in
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Tupelo
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa,Su...
Visit websiteElvis Presley Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
19min in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
F-105 Thunderchief
Attraction
Later in the drive, short detour
19min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Gumtree Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
16min in
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Verna Second Baptist Church
Church
Around the midpoint, right off the route
11min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Verna Pentecostal Church
Church
Around the midpoint, right off the route
11min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Elvis Presley
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
19min in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lawndale Presbyterian Church
Church
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft
Later in the drive, short detour
19min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lee Acres Church of Christ
Church
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Hotel Tupelo
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
16min in
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Tupelo, MS
Visit websiteScottish Inn
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
13min in
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
Tupelo
Visit websiteEconomy Inn
Motel
Later in the drive, short detour
16min in
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Tupelo
Clarion Inn and Summit Center
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
16min in
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Tupelo
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tupelo North
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
16min in
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Tupelo
Candlewood Suites Tupelo North
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
16min in
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Tupelo
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Martin Luther King Drive. 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 (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (North Collins): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MS 145 / Noah Curtis Street): Navigation decision point.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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