Traveling from Vicksburg to Auburn, Mississippi, covers 233 miles across the Southeast. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes of driving time, making this a manageable one-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of $36, it is a straightforward journey that doesn't require an overnight stay. Navigating this route involves transitioning through local roads like Cherry Street, Clay Street, and Grenada rather than relying on major interstates. It is a practical choice if you prefer a direct, local path through the heart of the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.5 miles from Vicksburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi
1h 30m
MS 25
43.5 mi
50m
I 20
41 mi
46m
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi
42m
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi
20m
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi
14m
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi
7m
I 55
4.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
MS Hwy 25
— 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vicksburg, MS and Auburn, MS.
1
Start on Jackson Street
57 ft·8 sec·Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.2 mi·54 sec·Cherry Street
3
Turn left onto US 80 Historic
2.2 mi·3 min·Clay Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; US 61; US 80
0.3 mi·19 sec·I 20; US 61; US 80
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80
40 mi·44 min·I 20; US 80
7
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.1 mi·1 min·I 20; I 55; US 49
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
4.2 mi·5 min·I 55
Toward Grenada, Memphis
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward MS 25 North: Carthage
10
Turn right onto MS 25
12 mi·14 min·Lakeland Drive
11
Continue on MS 25
80 mi·1 hr 30 min·MS Hwy 25
12
Take the exit onto MS 25
25 mi·29 min·MS 25
13
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
2.4 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on MS 25
3.8 mi·4 min·MS 25
15
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
12 mi·13 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
17
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
35 mi·42 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 45 ALT
18 mi·20 min·Martin Luther King Drive
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Eason Boulevard
20
Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi·7 min·South Eason Boulevard
21
Continue on CR 931
1.1 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
22
Turn right onto County Road 1438
119 ft·5 sec·County Road 1438
23
Arrive at destination
County Road 1438
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, plan for a single, well-timed stop to break up the nearly four-hour drive. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to navigate the local roads of Cherry Street and Clay Street before peak traffic hours. Keep your $36 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops, as local roads may offer fewer high-capacity service stations than a major interstate corridor. Because the drive is under four hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure, but staying alert is essential given the frequency of turns. Prioritize a route check before leaving to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns through Grenada.
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 121.5 miles from Vicksburg, MS, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 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 53 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.5 miles or 2h 21m 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 51m
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 Vicksburg, 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 Vicksburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 243 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Vicksburg, 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 Hwy 25 for about 79.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 183.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Cherry Street
Turn left onto Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
6
43.9 mi into trip|~51m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward Grenada, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Grenada, Memphis
6
165.1 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
171.3 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
5
183.6 mi into trip|~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.70 one way
$73.40 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$40.29
$80.57
premium
$4.56
$43.62
$87.23
diesel
$5.61
$53.65
$107.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.9
0
$25.51
$11.66
Efficient EV
60.8
0
$21.26
$9.72
EV Truck/SUV
97.2
1
$34.02
$15.55
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Vicksburg, MS
Morning
in Vicksburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Auburn, MS
Morning
in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Philadelphia, MS
122 mi in
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
4 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
4h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 40.2
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 233-mile excursion. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local surface roads throughout the entire duration. This is not a route for high-speed highway travel; instead, you will experience a more technical and hands-on driving environment. The road’s personality is defined by constant maneuvering through local streets, which keeps the journey engaging from start to finish. Be prepared for a steady pace as you move through these interior Mississippi corridors.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.6 mi on MS Hwy 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cherry Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 243 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: near the start (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.1 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vicksburg, MS and Auburn, MS, road signs point toward Grenada, Memphis, Point and Tupelo.
Vicksburg is a city of 22,000 people (2018) in Warren County, Mississippi. Vicksburg is a cultural landmark in the American South, and is home to the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, Vicksburg Military Park, and the Lower Mississippi River Museum.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 243 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.1 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Tupelo National Battlefield and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Auburn, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
