How far is New Albany, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from New Albany, MS to Southaven, MS is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.12 mi
01h 13m
Flight
66.5 mi
107.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.5 mi
Kilometers
107.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.12 mi
Kilometers
124.12 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, May 14, 2:35 AM CDT
Return by in New Albany
Thu, May 14, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Albany
2026-05-14T01:22
Arrive Southaven
Thu, May 14, 2:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Albany
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Holly Springs
MS

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From New Albany
36 mi
00h 36m
To Southaven
41.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
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 New Albany and Southaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Albany and Southaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Street

    29 m · 9 sec · Highland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue

    64 m · 14 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bankhead Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Bankhead Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 30 West

    1969 ft · 44 sec · Highway 30 West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis

    1267 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven

    952 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis

    1745 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Albany and Southaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-22 West
59 mi · 77%
Goodman Road
8.27 mi · 11%
Memphis
2.07 mi · 3%
West Bankhead Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Highway 30 West
0.37 mi
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I-22 West

Merge slight left

58.8 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
00h 36m from New Albany
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Albany and Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Albany to Southaven?

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from New Albany and 41.1 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Albany and Sunny near Southaven.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Albany and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 66.5 mi (107.02 km).

New Albany

#1 New Albany

City in Union County, Mississippi, United States

Population8,771
Coordinates34.4942700, -89.0078400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street (-89.007796, 34.494388)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.58 $23.17
Premium $4.63 $12.58 $25.16
Diesel $5.42 $14.73 $29.46

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 New Albany and Southaven. The current time is 01:22:02.

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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.