How far is Beechwood, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Beechwood, MS to Southaven, MS is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.5 mi
03h 34m
Flight
189.75 mi
305.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.75 mi
Kilometers
305.37 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.5 mi
Kilometers
374.17 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Wed, Apr 15, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Beechwood
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beechwood
2026-04-15T16:28
Arrive Southaven
Wed, Apr 15, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beechwood
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vaiden
MS

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

From Beechwood
116.1 mi
01h 47m
To Southaven
116.4 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paxton Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Paxton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    38 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3145 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1107 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NTP

    1601 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    14.6 mi · 22 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward 55: Madison

    2123 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    185.2 mi · 3 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
55
186 mi · 80%
Paxton Road
29.5 mi · 13%
Natchez Trace Parkway
14.6 mi · 6%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
NTP
0.3 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

55

Merge slight left

185 mi · 03h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
189.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 47m from Beechwood
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Beechwood and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Beechwood and 116.4 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.09 one way or $62.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Beechwood and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beechwood and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 189.75 mi (305.37 km).

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#1 Beechwood

Beechwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.3276500, -90.8267700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.826476, 32.327332)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.06 L · about $31.09
Round trip
$62.18
16.42 gal · 62.12 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.09 $62.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.97 $69.93
Premium $4.63 $37.97 $75.94
Diesel $5.42 $44.46 $88.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beechwood and Southaven. The current time is 16:28:00.

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.