How far is Magee, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Magee, MS to Southaven, MS is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
238.35 mi
03h 43m
Flight
215.84 mi
347.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.84 mi
Kilometers
347.36 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.35 mi
Kilometers
383.58 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Return by in Magee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magee
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Magee
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
Vaiden
MS

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

From Magee
119 mi
01h 51m
To Southaven
119.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue Northwest

    45 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sanatorium Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Sanatorium Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sanitorium Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Sanitorium Road

  4. 4

    Continue on New Galilee Road

    1274 ft · 23 sec · New Galilee Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    37 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    34.4 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Magee 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
198 mi · 83%
Sanatorium Road
3.06 mi · 1%
Sanitorium Road
1.08 mi
New Galilee Road
0.4 mi
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 51m from Magee
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Magee 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 Magee to Southaven?

The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Magee and 119.3 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.85 one way or $63.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magee and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 215.84 mi (347.36 km).

Magee

#1 Magee

City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population4,094
Coordinates31.8737700, -89.7336900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue Northwest (-89.733609, 31.873768)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.84 L · about $31.85
Round trip
$63.70
16.82 gal · 63.68 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.85 $63.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.82 $71.64
Premium $4.63 $38.90 $77.79
Diesel $5.42 $45.54 $91.08

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 Magee and Southaven. The current time is 23:39:20.

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.