How far is Florence, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Florence, MS to Southaven, MS is about 208 miles (334.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.99 mi
03h 13m
Flight
196.03 mi
315.48 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.03 mi
Kilometers
315.48 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.99 mi
Kilometers
334.72 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sun, May 3, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, May 3, 5:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-02T22:51
Arrive Southaven
Sun, May 3, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Florence
104 mi
01h 36m
To Southaven
104 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on MS 469

    2278 ft · 47 sec · MS 469

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 49 South

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 49 South

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
198 mi · 95%
Highway 49 South
8.43 mi · 4%
MS 469
0.43 mi
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 36m from Florence
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence 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 Florence to Southaven?

The road trip is about 208 miles (334.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Florence and 104 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.80 one way or $55.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 196.03 mi (315.48 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Town in Mississippi, US

Population4,531
Coordinates32.1534800, -90.1312000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: MS 469 (-90.1312, 32.153479)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.78 L · about $27.80
Round trip
$55.59
14.68 gal · 55.56 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.80 $55.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.26 $62.52
Premium $4.63 $33.95 $67.90
Diesel $5.42 $39.75 $79.49

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Southaven. The current time is 22:51:05.

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.