How far is Magnolia, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Magnolia, MS to Southaven, MS is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.41 mi
04h 15m
Flight
266.97 mi
429.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.97 mi
Kilometers
429.64 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.41 mi
Kilometers
454.49 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Mon, May 4, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Magnolia
Mon, May 4, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magnolia
2026-05-04T01:33
Arrive Southaven
Mon, May 4, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Magnolia
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
Goodman
MS

Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Magnolia
141.1 mi
02h 07m
To Southaven
141.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Railroad Avenue North

    24 m · 9 sec · West Railroad Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Bay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Bay Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    196.2 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Magnolia 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grenada
197 mi · 70%
East Bay Street
84.1 mi · 30%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Five Oaks Drive North
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
266.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodman
02h 07m from Magnolia
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Magnolia 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 Magnolia to Southaven?

The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Goodman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Magnolia and 141.3 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.72 one way or $75.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goodman

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Greenwood

66 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

116 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magnolia and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 266.97 mi (429.64 km).

Magnolia

#1 Magnolia

City in Mississippi

Population2,174
Coordinates31.1432300, -90.4587100
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: West Railroad Avenue North (-90.458862, 31.143291)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.72 L · about $37.72
Round trip
$75.44
19.92 gal · 75.44 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.72 $75.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.42 $84.84
Premium $4.63 $46.07 $92.13
Diesel $5.42 $53.93 $107.87

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Magnolia and Southaven. The current time is 01:33:03.

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.