How far is Greenwood, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Greenwood, MS to Southaven, MS is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
116.55 mi
01h 55m
Flight
102.2 mi
164.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.2 mi
Kilometers
164.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.55 mi
Kilometers
187.57 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Pope
MS

Village in Panola County, Mississippi, United States

From Greenwood
58.2 mi
00h 57m
To Southaven
58.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

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 Greenwood and Southaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    68 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Johnson Street

    1080 ft · 34 sec · East Johnson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Carrollton Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mississippi 7

    29 mi · 49 min · Mississippi 7

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    23.5 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Greenwood 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mississippi 7
114 mi · 98%
Carrollton Avenue
1.41 mi · 1%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
East Johnson Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Mississippi 7

Continue straight

60.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pope
00h 57m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Southaven?

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Pope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Greenwood and 58.3 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pope

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

80 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

103 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 102.2 mi (164.48 km).

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#1 Greenwood

Greenwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5162300, -90.1795300
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 (-90.180101, 33.516123)
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 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.57 L · about $15.56
Round trip
$31.13
8.22 gal · 31.14 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.56 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.50 $35.01
Premium $4.63 $19.01 $38.02
Diesel $5.42 $22.26 $44.51

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 Greenwood and Southaven. The current time is 03:55:59.

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.