How far is Amory, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Amory, MS to Southaven, MS is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.99 mi
02h 07m
Flight
111.16 mi
178.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.16 mi
Kilometers
178.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.99 mi
Kilometers
214.03 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 PM CDT
Return by in Amory
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amory
2026-04-19T13:11
Arrive Southaven
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amory
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Myrtle
MS

Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Amory
63.9 mi
01h 03m
To Southaven
69.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amory and Southaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amory and Southaven.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    14 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1922 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue South

    8.2 mi · 12 min · 6th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    77 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis

    1205 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven

    952 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis

    1745 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amory and Southaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 78
84 mi · 63%
US 45 North
11.2 mi · 8%
Goodman Road
8.27 mi · 6%
6th Avenue South
8.23 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Drive
7.68 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 78

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle
01h 03m from Amory
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Amory and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amory to Southaven?

The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Myrtle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Amory and 69.1 miles from Southaven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Amory and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Myrtle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Myrtle.

RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amory and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 111.16 mi (178.89 km).

Amory

#1 Amory

City in Monroe County, Mississippi

Population6,714
Coordinates33.9842800, -88.4881000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue South (-88.488103, 33.984284)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.76 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.38 gal · 35.52 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.97 $39.95
Premium $4.63 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.42 $25.40 $50.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Amory and Southaven. The current time is 13:11:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.