How far is Greenwood, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Greenwood, MS to Southaven, MS is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
116.72 mi
01h 50m
Flight
100.7 mi
162.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.7 mi
Kilometers
162.06 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.72 mi
Kilometers
187.84 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T07:26
Arrive Southaven
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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 Greenwood
55.9 mi
00h 55m
To Southaven
60.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenwood Hopewell Road

    44 m · 7 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Dorsey Evergreen Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest

    590 ft · 27 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    1993 ft · 2 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    91.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

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

    952 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis

    1745 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dorsey Evergreen Road
94.5 mi · 81%
Goodman Road
8.27 mi · 7%
Memphis
2.07 mi · 2%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
MS 302
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Dorsey Evergreen Road

Merge slight left

91.4 mi · 01h 38m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Flat
00h 55m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Southaven?

The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 55.9 miles from Greenwood and 60.8 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Greenwood and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 100.7 mi (162.06 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,457
Coordinates34.2178800, -88.5100500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood Hopewell Road (-88.510213, 34.217979)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.59 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.20
8.24 gal · 31.18 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.60 $31.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.55 $35.09
Premium $4.63 $19.06 $38.11
Diesel $5.42 $22.31 $44.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Southaven. The current time is 07:26:27.

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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.