How far is Marion, MS from Southaven, MS?
The driving distance from Marion, MS to Southaven, MS is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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.
Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Southaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Southaven.
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Start on Alamutcha Street
29 m · 10 sec · Alamutcha Street
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Turn left onto Marion Drive
15 m · 4 sec · Marion Drive
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Turn right onto Alamutcha Street
1323 ft · 1 min · Alamutcha Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Highway 45 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 45 North
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Continue straight
61.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
60 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Goodman Road
8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis
1745 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 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 Marion and Southaven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 78
Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Marion and Clear near Southaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Southaven?
The road trip is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Marion and 122.4 miles from Southaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.04 one way or $64.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Marion and Clear near Southaven.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 194.22 mi (312.57 km).
#1 Marion
Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,482 |
| Coordinates | 32.4173600, -88.6478200 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $32.04 | $64.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.03 | $72.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.81 | $91.62 |
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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