How far is Oktibbeha County, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Oktibbeha County, MS to Southaven, MS is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
170.47 mi
02h 32m
Flight
125.98 mi
202.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.98 mi
Kilometers
202.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.47 mi
Kilometers
274.35 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Oct 15, 12:49 PM CDT
Return by in Oktibbeha County
Thu, Oct 15, 3:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oktibbeha County
2026-10-15T10:17
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Oct 15, 12:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oktibbeha County
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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Oktibbeha County
85.2 mi
01h 16m
To Southaven
85.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oktibbeha County and Southaven.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2108 ft · 58 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 82 West: Winona

    3069 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oktibbeha County 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 82 West
164 mi · 96%
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

US 82 West

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 53m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 16m from Oktibbeha County
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oktibbeha County and Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oktibbeha County to Southaven?

The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Oktibbeha County and 85.3 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.62 one way or $47.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oktibbeha County and Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oktibbeha County and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 125.98 mi (202.74 km).

Oktibbeha County

#1 Oktibbeha County

County in Mississippi, United States

Population49,789
Coordinates33.4249500, -88.8793000
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: MS 12 (-88.880443, 33.426418)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.77 L · about $23.62
Round trip
$47.24
12.04 gal · 45.54 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $23.62 $47.24
Mid-grade $4.38 $26.38 $52.76
Premium $4.77 $28.73 $57.47
Diesel $5.89 $35.46 $70.92

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oktibbeha County and Southaven. The current time is 10:17:42.

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.