How far is Morgantown, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Morgantown, MS to Southaven, MS is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.83 mi
04h 38m
Flight
248.31 mi
399.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.31 mi
Kilometers
399.62 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.83 mi
Kilometers
477.7 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Tue, Nov 10, 1:30 PM CST
Return by in Morgantown
Tue, Nov 10, 6:09 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-11-10T08:52
Arrive Southaven
Tue, Nov 10, 1:30 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:44 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgantown
9:00 PM CST
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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From Morgantown
155 mi
02h 19m
To Southaven
141.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morgantown Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    53 m · 5 sec · Morgantown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    53.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53.2 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    196.2 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grenada
197 mi · 66%
Morgantown Road
109 mi · 37%
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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
248.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
02h 19m from Morgantown
Leave By
7:44 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morgantown and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Morgantown and 141.9 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.46 one way or $76.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgantown and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Pickens

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Greenwood

73 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

106 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 248.31 mi (399.62 km).

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#1 Morgantown

Morgantown is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.5726700, -91.3476100
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown Road (-91.347696, 31.572697)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.47 gal
39.65 L · about $38.46
Round trip
$76.91
20.94 gal · 79.3 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 186.1 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $38.46 $76.91
Mid-grade $4.15 $43.47 $86.94
Premium $4.56 $47.69 $95.38
Diesel $5.75 $60.19 $120.38

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Southaven. The current time is 08:52:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.