How far is Greenville, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Greenville, MS to Southaven, MS is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.39 mi
02h 35m
Flight
124.49 mi
200.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.49 mi
Kilometers
200.35 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.39 mi
Kilometers
233.98 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Clarksdale
MS

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Greenville
72 mi
01h 17m
To Southaven
73.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Greenville and Southaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    3 m · 8 sec · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Griffin Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Griffin Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    145 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Goodman Road West

    7 mi · 11 min · Goodman Road West

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Whitworth Street

    1362 ft · 43 sec · Whitworth Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Moss Point Drive

    1248 ft · 1 min · Moss Point Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West

    52 m · 8 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Griffin Road
54.4 mi · 37%
Goodman Road West
6.98 mi · 5%
South Broad Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Old Hwy 61
0.82 mi · 1%
Whitworth Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

68.4 mi · 01h 23m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksdale
01h 17m from Greenville
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Southaven?

The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Clarksdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Greenville and 73.4 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.43 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarksdale

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

84 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

114 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 124.49 mi (200.35 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.0598, 33.408959)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.42 L · about $19.43
Round trip
$38.85
10.26 gal · 38.84 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.43 $38.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.85 $43.70
Premium $4.63 $23.73 $47.45
Diesel $5.42 $27.78 $55.56

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 Greenville and Southaven. The current time is 00:59:23.

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.