How far is Belzoni, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Belzoni, MS to Southaven, MS is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
149.26 mi
02h 33m
Flight
127.64 mi
205.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.64 mi
Kilometers
205.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.26 mi
Kilometers
240.21 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sun, May 24, 8:31 PM CDT
Return by in Belzoni
Sun, May 24, 11:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belzoni
2026-05-24T17:57
Arrive Southaven
Sun, May 24, 8:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belzoni
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
Clarksdale
MS

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Belzoni
75.1 mi
01h 16m
To Southaven
74.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Martin Luther King Drive

    67 m · 8 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1846 ft · 37 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    684 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    41.7 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    145 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Goodman Road West

    7 mi · 11 min · Goodman Road West

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Whitworth Street

    1362 ft · 43 sec · Whitworth Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Moss Point Drive

    1248 ft · 1 min · Moss Point Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West

    52 m · 8 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
74.8 mi · 50%
Goodman Road West
6.98 mi · 5%
Whitworth Street
0.26 mi
Moss Point Drive
0.24 mi
Martin Luther King Drive
0.04 mi
Five Oaks Drive West
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

65.8 mi · 01h 32m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksdale
01h 16m from Belzoni
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belzoni and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Clarksdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Belzoni and 74.2 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Belzoni and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksdale

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

84 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

114 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belzoni and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 127.64 mi (205.42 km).

Belzoni

#1 Belzoni

City in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,889
Coordinates33.1842900, -90.4892600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Martin Luther King Drive (-90.489637, 33.184296)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.94 L · about $19.96
Round trip
$39.91
10.54 gal · 39.88 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.96 $39.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.44 $44.89
Premium $4.63 $24.37 $48.75
Diesel $5.42 $28.54 $57.07

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Belzoni and Southaven. The current time is 17:57:22.

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.