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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.44 mi
04h 14m
Flight
216.76 mi
348.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.76 mi
Kilometers
348.84 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.44 mi
Kilometers
396.6 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM CDT
Return by in Quitman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quitman
2026-04-23T07:13
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quitman
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Aberdeen
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Quitman
131.5 mi
02h 07m
To Southaven
114.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Archusa Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Archusa Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Quitman Meridian Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Quitman Meridian Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis

    1205 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

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

    952 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis

    1745 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Quitman Meridian Highway
87.9 mi · 36%
US 78
84 mi · 34%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 22%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 7%
Goodman Road
8.27 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
216.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aberdeen
02h 07m from Quitman
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

115 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quitman and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 216.76 mi (348.84 km).

Quitman

#1 Quitman

Human settlement in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates32.0401500, -88.7281000
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: South Archusa Avenue (-88.728078, 32.04015)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.92 L · about $32.95
Round trip
$65.89
17.4 gal · 65.84 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Quitman and Southaven. The current time is 07:13:04.

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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.