How far is Fulton, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Fulton, MS to Southaven, MS is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
121.52 mi
01h 54m
Flight
103.68 mi
166.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.68 mi
Kilometers
166.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.52 mi
Kilometers
195.56 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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
Hickory Flat
MS

Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Fulton
58.2 mi
00h 57m
To Southaven
63.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 Fulton and Southaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cummings Street

    37 m · 9 sec · North Cummings Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2385 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Adams Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Adams Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Tupelo

    1859 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven

    952 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis

    1745 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tupelo
102 mi · 84%
Goodman Road
8.27 mi · 7%
Memphis
2.07 mi · 2%
South Adams Street
1.99 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.45 mi
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Tupelo

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Flat
00h 57m from Fulton
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Southaven?

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Hickory Flat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Fulton and 63.4 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Flat

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 103.68 mi (166.85 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi

Population3,846
Coordinates34.2739900, -88.4092100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cummings Street (-88.408995, 34.27397)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.49
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.25 $32.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.27 $36.54
Premium $4.63 $19.84 $39.68
Diesel $5.42 $23.23 $46.46

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 Fulton and Southaven. The current time is 00:06:14.

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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.