How far is Coldwater, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Coldwater, MS to Southaven, MS is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
187.49 mi
03h 11m
Flight
163.67 mi
263.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.67 mi
Kilometers
263.4 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.49 mi
Kilometers
301.74 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in Coldwater
Wed, May 13, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coldwater
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Southaven
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coldwater
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
Duck Hill
MS

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Coldwater
94.3 mi
01h 35m
To Southaven
93.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    761 ft · 57 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    901 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    891 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1048 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    115.8 mi · 2 hr 4 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 Coldwater 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
141 mi · 75%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
East Jefferson Street
0.13 mi
Five Oaks Drive North
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 04m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
163.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duck Hill
01h 35m from Coldwater
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coldwater and Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Coldwater and 93.2 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coldwater and Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Duck Hill

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coldwater and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 163.67 mi (263.4 km).

Coldwater

#1 Coldwater

Town of the United States

Population1,534
Coordinates32.7148600, -89.2142300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.213512, 32.714365)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.04 L · about $25.03
Round trip
$50.06
13.22 gal · 50.08 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.03 $50.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.15 $56.30
Premium $4.63 $30.57 $61.14
Diesel $5.42 $35.79 $71.59

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Coldwater and Southaven. The current time is 18:30:20.

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.