How far is Escatawpa, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Escatawpa, MS to Southaven, MS is about 378.2 miles (608.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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
378.23 mi
05h 55m
Flight
325.65 mi
524.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.65 mi
Kilometers
524.09 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.23 mi
Kilometers
608.71 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 16, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in Escatawpa
Thu, Apr 16, 10:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Escatawpa
2026-04-15T22:11
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 16, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Escatawpa
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
Ridgeland
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Escatawpa
188.8 mi
02h 57m
To Southaven
189.4 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
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 Escatawpa and Southaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2158 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Saracennia Road

    157 m · 11 sec · Old Saracennia Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    36.2 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    1618 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

    1123 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
198 mi · 52%
US 49 North
82.3 mi · 22%
Old Saracennia Road
49.6 mi · 13%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
8.24 mi · 2%
I 59 North
0.8 mi
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

196 mi · 03h 32m

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
325.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
02h 57m from Escatawpa
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Escatawpa 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 Escatawpa to Southaven?

The road trip is about 378.2 miles (608.7 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.8 miles from Escatawpa and 189.4 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.56 one way or $101.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

54 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

68 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

71 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Escatawpa and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 325.65 mi (524.09 km).

Escatawpa

#1 Escatawpa

Census designated place

Population3,722
Coordinates30.4404800, -88.5436300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.543688, 30.440467)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.35 gal
50.52 L · about $50.56
Round trip
$101.11
26.7 gal · 101.04 L
Estimated CO2
118.6 kg one way
Round trip: 237.3 kg / 523 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $50.56 $101.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $56.86 $113.72
Premium $4.63 $61.74 $123.49
Diesel $5.42 $72.29 $144.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Escatawpa and Southaven. The current time is 22:11:04.

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.