How far is Gulf Hills, MS from Southaven, MS?
The driving distance from Gulf Hills, MS to Southaven, MS is about 362.3 miles (583.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.2 miles (518.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulf Hills and Southaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Hills and Southaven.
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Start on West el Bonito Drive
1176 ft · 55 sec · West el Bonito Drive
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Turn right onto Shore Drive
569 ft · 25 sec · Shore Drive
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Continue on Shore Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Shore Drive
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Continue on Ridge Road
1251 ft · 58 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left
88 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Hugh Seymour Lane
986 ft · 49 sec · Hugh Seymour Lane
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left
1950 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
843 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
2203 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
2209 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake
1717 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Stateline Road West
1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West
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Turn left onto Millbranch Road
1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road
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Turn right onto Haleville Drive
1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive
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Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulf Hills and Southaven.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jackson
Merge slight left
196 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gulf Hills 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 Gulf Hills to Southaven?
The road trip is about 362.3 miles (583.1 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.7 miles from Gulf Hills and 182.6 miles from Southaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.2 miles (518.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 5:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.40 one way or $96.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gulf Hills and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.
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Hazlehurst station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Hills and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 322.22 mi (518.56 km).
#1 Gulf Hills
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi
| Population | 7,144 |
| Coordinates | 30.4304800, -88.8422500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southaven
The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 56,644 |
| Coordinates | 34.9889800, -90.0125900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 583 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $48.40 | $96.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $54.43 | $108.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $59.11 | $118.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $69.20 | $138.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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