How far is Gulf Park Estates, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Gulf Park Estates, MS to Southaven, MS is about 373.7 miles (601.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
373.72 mi
05h 53m
Flight
325.85 mi
524.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.85 mi
Kilometers
524.4 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.72 mi
Kilometers
601.44 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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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 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM CDT
Return by in Gulf Park Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 5:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulf Park Estates
2026-04-18T05:48
Arrive Southaven
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulf Park Estates
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Madison
MS

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Gulf Park Estates
182.6 mi
02h 56m
To Southaven
191.1 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gulf Park Estates and Southaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Park Estates and Southaven.

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    880 ft · 41 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Palmetto Drive

    105 m · 21 sec · Palmetto Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beachview Drive

    152 m · 19 sec · Beachview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail

    676 ft · 24 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hanshaw Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hanshaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bienville Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bienville Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1950 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  32. 32

    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 Park Estates and Southaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
198 mi · 53%
US 49 North
124 mi · 33%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 5%
Washington Avenue
5.15 mi · 1%
Bienville Boulevard
4.21 mi · 1%
Hanshaw Road
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

196 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
325.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
02h 56m from Gulf Park Estates
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gulf Park Estates and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulf Park Estates to Southaven?

The road trip is about 373.7 miles (601.4 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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 182.6 miles from Gulf Park Estates and 191.1 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.95 one way or $99.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gulf Park Estates and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

51 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

72 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

73 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Park Estates and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 325.85 mi (524.4 km).

Gulf Park Estates

#1 Gulf Park Estates

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population5,719
Coordinates30.3918700, -88.7611400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: North 6th Street (-88.760652, 30.391867)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 601 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.19 gal
49.92 L · about $49.95
Round trip
$99.90
26.38 gal · 99.84 L
Estimated CO2
117.2 kg one way
Round trip: 234.4 kg / 517 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.95 $99.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $56.18 $112.35
Premium $4.63 $61.00 $122.01
Diesel $5.42 $71.42 $142.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulf Park Estates and Southaven. The current time is 05:48:56.

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.