How far is Port Gibson, MS from Southaven, MS?
The driving distance from Port Gibson, MS to Southaven, MS is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Gibson and Southaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Gibson and Southaven.
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Start on Fair Street
667 ft · 35 sec · Fair Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
30.6 mi · 35 min · Church Street
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Keep slight right
29 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NTP
1601 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
14.6 mi · 22 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward 55: Madison
2123 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
185.2 mi · 3 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake
1717 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Stateline Road West
1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West
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Turn left onto Millbranch Road
1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road
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Turn right onto Haleville Drive
1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive
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Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North
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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 Port Gibson and Southaven.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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Merge slight left
185 mi · 03h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Gibson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Gibson to Southaven?
The road trip is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Port Gibson and 119.2 miles from Southaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.44 one way or $66.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Gibson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southaven.
Stop Ideas Near West
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 West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Gibson and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 216.57 mi (348.54 km).
#1 Port Gibson
City in Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,287 |
| Coordinates | 31.9609900, -90.9839900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.44 | $66.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.84 | $81.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.81 | $95.63 |
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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