How far is Iuka, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Iuka, MS to Southaven, MS is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
119.76 mi
02h 00m
Flight
104 mi
167.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104 mi
Kilometers
167.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.76 mi
Kilometers
192.73 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Fri, May 1, 7:08 AM CDT
Return by in Iuka
Fri, May 1, 9:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iuka
2026-05-01T05:07
Arrive Southaven
Fri, May 1, 7:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iuka
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
Ashland
MS

Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Iuka
55.1 mi
01h 00m
To Southaven
64.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Eastport Street

    53 m · 10 sec · East Eastport Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1040 ft · 48 sec · South Fulton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Quitman Street

    2654 ft · 58 sec · East Quitman Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Battleground Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Battleground Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1246 ft · 21 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 72 West: Corinth

    1702 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 72

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    44.4 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis

    47 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Goodman Road

    26.7 mi · 36 min · Goodman Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis

    1745 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iuka and Southaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 72
55.3 mi · 46%
Goodman Road
26.7 mi · 22%
US 72 West
23.4 mi · 20%
Memphis
2.07 mi · 2%
Battleground Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
East Quitman Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 72

Continue straight

44.4 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 00m from Iuka
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Iuka and Chance Rain Showers near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Iuka and 64.7 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Iuka and Chance Rain Showers near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

87 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iuka and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 104 mi (167.37 km).

Iuka

#1 Iuka

City in Mississippi, United States

Population2,928
Coordinates34.8117600, -88.1900400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: East Eastport Street (-88.189994, 34.811941)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.04
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.02 $32.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.02 $36.03
Premium $4.63 $19.56 $39.13
Diesel $5.42 $22.91 $45.81

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Iuka and Southaven. The current time is 05:07:40.

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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.