How far is North Tunica, MS from Southaven, MS?
The driving distance from North Tunica, MS to Southaven, MS is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Tunica and Southaven.
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Start on Gay Street
42 m · 8 sec · Gay Street
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Turn right onto Sears Avenue
146 m · 26 sec · Sears Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prichard Road
605 ft · 22 sec · Prichard Road
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Turn left
22.7 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
1554 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
145 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Goodman Road West
7 mi · 11 min · Goodman Road West
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Whitworth Street
1362 ft · 43 sec · Whitworth Street
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Turn right onto Moss Point Drive
1248 ft · 1 min · Moss Point Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West
52 m · 8 sec · Five Oaks Drive West
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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 North Tunica and Southaven.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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22.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving North Tunica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Southaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Tunica to Southaven?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Walls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from North Tunica and 16.2 miles from Southaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around North Tunica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Southaven.
Stop Ideas Near Walls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walls.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Tunica and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.25 km).
#1 North Tunica
Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 34.7009300, -90.3781500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
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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