How far is Holly Springs, MS from Southaven, MS?
The driving distance from Holly Springs, MS to Southaven, MS is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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 Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holly Springs and Southaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Southaven.
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Start on Holly Springs Road
3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road
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Turn right onto John Dunaway Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · John Dunaway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road
2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road
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Turn sharp left
18.1 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Elliot Street
105 m · 22 sec · Elliot Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
29 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Thomas E Jolly Drive
1.6 km · 3 min · Thomas E Jolly Drive
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Turn slight right onto MS 27
69 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
35.7 mi · 49 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
196.2 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 Holly Springs and Southaven.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Grenada
Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holly Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Holly Springs to Southaven?
The road trip is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Holly Springs and 140 miles from Southaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holly Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southaven.
Stop Ideas Near Durant
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 Durant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 253.81 mi (408.46 km).
#1 Holly Springs
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 7,684 |
| Coordinates | 31.3157300, -89.9778600 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.45 | $74.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.12 | $84.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.74 | $91.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.55 | $107.11 |
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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