How far is Moss Point, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Moss Point, MS to Southaven, MS is about 380.4 miles (612.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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
380.43 mi
05h 58m
Flight
327.72 mi
527.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.72 mi
Kilometers
527.42 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
380.43 mi
Kilometers
612.24 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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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 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, May 14, 7:21 PM CDT
Return by in Moss Point
Fri, May 15, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moss Point
2026-05-14T13:22
Arrive Southaven
Thu, May 14, 7:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 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
5:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moss Point
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
Ridgeland
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Moss Point
188.6 mi
02h 59m
To Southaven
191.8 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moss Point and Southaven.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mc Innis Avenue

    1500 ft · 44 sec · Mc Innis Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    41 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
198 mi · 52%
US 49 North
124 mi · 32%
Main Street
22.5 mi · 6%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 5%
MS 15
0.42 mi
Stateline Road West
0.35 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
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
327.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
02h 59m from Moss Point
Leave By
5:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moss Point and Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moss Point to Southaven?

The road trip is about 380.4 miles (612.2 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.6 miles from Moss Point and 191.8 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.86 one way or $101.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moss Point and Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Hazlehurst station

68 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

71 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moss Point and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 327.72 mi (527.42 km).

Moss Point

#1 Moss Point

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,226
Coordinates30.4115900, -88.5344600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.5347, 30.411583)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 612 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.43 gal
50.82 L · about $50.86
Round trip
$101.72
26.86 gal · 101.64 L
Estimated CO2
119.4 kg one way
Round trip: 238.7 kg / 526 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $50.86 $101.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $57.20 $114.40
Premium $4.63 $62.11 $124.23
Diesel $5.42 $72.72 $145.45

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Moss Point and Southaven. The current time is 13:22:34.

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.