How far is Flora, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Flora, MS to Southaven, MS is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
189.31 mi
02h 56m
Flight
169.85 mi
273.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.85 mi
Kilometers
273.34 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.31 mi
Kilometers
304.66 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Return by in Flora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flora
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flora
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
Duck Hill
MS

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Flora
94.6 mi
01h 28m
To Southaven
94.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1021 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Canton-Flora Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canton-Flora Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    11.2 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    171.2 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flora 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
187 mi · 99%
Canton-Flora Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Five Oaks Drive North
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 03m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duck Hill
01h 28m from Flora
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Flora 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 Flora to Southaven?

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Flora and 94.7 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.30 one way or $50.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flora and Mostly 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 Flora and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 169.85 mi (273.34 km).

Flora

#1 Flora

Town in Mississippi

Population1,866
Coordinates32.5432000, -90.3092600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-90.309261, 32.543202)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.29 L · about $25.30
Round trip
$50.59
13.36 gal · 50.58 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.30 $50.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.45 $56.90
Premium $4.63 $30.90 $61.79
Diesel $5.42 $36.17 $72.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flora and Southaven. The current time is 23:18:43.

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.