How far is Flowood, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Flowood, MS to Southaven, MS is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
198.16 mi
03h 03m
Flight
185.27 mi
298.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.27 mi
Kilometers
298.16 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.16 mi
Kilometers
318.9 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Flowood
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flowood
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flowood
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 Flowood
99 mi
01h 31m
To Southaven
99.1 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    30 m · 11 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Second Street

    589 ft · 30 sec · Second Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Flowood Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Flowood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Treetop Boulevard

    2994 ft · 1 min · Treetop Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lakeland Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lakeland Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2262 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    191.4 mi · 3 hr 26 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 Flowood 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
195 mi · 98%
Flowood Drive
1.5 mi · 1%
Treetop Boulevard
0.57 mi
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Drive

Merge slight left

191 mi · 03h 26m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
185.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duck Hill
01h 31m from Flowood
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flowood 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 Flowood to Southaven?

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 99 miles from Flowood and 99.1 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flowood 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 Flowood and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 185.27 mi (298.16 km).

Flowood

#1 Flowood

City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population9,556
Coordinates32.3095900, -90.1389800
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-90.138823, 32.309539)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.47 L · about $26.47
Round trip
$52.94
13.98 gal · 52.94 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.47 $52.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.63 $32.33 $64.66
Diesel $5.42 $37.85 $75.70

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 Flowood and Southaven. The current time is 02:15:55.

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.