How far is Baldwyn, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Baldwyn, MS to Southaven, MS is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
105.38 mi
01h 46m
Flight
84.92 mi
136.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.92 mi
Kilometers
136.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.38 mi
Kilometers
169.59 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sat, May 16, 1:32 AM CDT
Return by in Baldwyn
Sat, May 16, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwyn
2026-05-15T23:46
Arrive Southaven
Sat, May 16, 1:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwyn
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
Potts Camp
MS

Town of the United States

From Baldwyn
50.5 mi
00h 53m
To Southaven
54.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    36 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    1268 ft · 29 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 170

    128 m · 8 sec · County Road 170

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30 East

    14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 30 East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 15

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mississippi Highway 15

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

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

    952 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis

    1745 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwyn 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-22 West
61.4 mi · 58%
State Highway 30 East
14.9 mi · 14%
Goodman Road
8.27 mi · 8%
County Road 170
4.44 mi · 4%
Memphis
2.07 mi · 2%
Mississippi Highway 15
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-22 West

Continue straight

56.7 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potts Camp
00h 53m from Baldwyn
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baldwyn and Partly Cloudy near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Potts Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Baldwyn and 54.9 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baldwyn and Partly Cloudy near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Potts Camp

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Potts Camp, 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 Potts Camp.

RAIL

Central Station

87 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwyn and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 84.92 mi (136.66 km).

Baldwyn

#1 Baldwyn

City in Lee and Prentiss counties, Mississippi, United States

Population3,249
Coordinates34.5095400, -88.6353300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-88.635242, 34.509719)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $14.09
Round trip
$28.18
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.09 $28.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.84 $31.69
Premium $4.63 $17.21 $34.41
Diesel $5.42 $20.14 $40.29

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwyn and Southaven. The current time is 23:46:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.