How far is Charleston, MS from Southaven, MS?
The driving distance from Charleston, MS to Southaven, MS is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Southaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Southaven.
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Start on South Panola Street
24 m · 9 sec · South Panola Street
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
779 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on George P Cossar Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · George P Cossar Boulevard
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp left
799 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
63.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake
1717 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Stateline Road West
1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West
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Turn left onto Millbranch Road
1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road
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Turn right onto Haleville Drive
1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive
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Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Southaven.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
George P Cossar Boulevard
Merge slight left
63.7 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charleston and Mostly Cloudy near Southaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Southaven?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Sardis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Charleston and 38.5 miles from Southaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charleston and Mostly Cloudy near Southaven.
Stop Ideas Near Sardis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sardis.
Central Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 67.91 mi (109.29 km).
#1 Charleston
City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,882 |
| Coordinates | 34.0067800, -90.0567600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southaven
The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 56,644 |
| Coordinates | 34.9889800, -90.0125900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.58 | $23.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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