How far is Quitman, MS from Southaven, MS?
The driving distance from Quitman, MS to Southaven, MS is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quitman and Southaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quitman and Southaven.
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Start on South Archusa Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South Archusa Avenue
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Continue on Quitman Meridian Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Quitman Meridian Highway
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
60 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Goodman Road
8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis
1745 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 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 Quitman and Southaven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 78
Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Quitman and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quitman to Southaven?
The road trip is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Aberdeen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Quitman and 114.9 miles from Southaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.95 one way or $65.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quitman and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.
Stop Ideas Near Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen.
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quitman and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 216.76 mi (348.84 km).
#1 Quitman
Human settlement in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 32.0401500, -88.7281000 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.95 | $65.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.05 | $74.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.24 | $80.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.11 | $94.22 |
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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