How far is Richton, MS from Southaven, MS?
The driving distance from Richton, MS to Southaven, MS is about 308 miles (495.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259 miles (416.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richton and Southaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richton and Southaven.
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Start on Oak Street
21 m · 7 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue
24.3 mi · 34 min · Dogwood Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
990 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jackson
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 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 Richton and Southaven.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jackson
Merge slight left
196 mi · 03h 32m
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 Richton 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 Richton to Southaven?
The road trip is about 308 miles (495.7 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Richton and 154.2 miles from Southaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259 miles (416.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.16 one way or $82.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richton and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.
Stop Ideas Near Pickens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richton and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 259.01 mi (416.83 km).
#1 Richton
City in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,066 |
| Coordinates | 31.3493400, -88.9400500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $41.16 | $82.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.30 | $92.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.27 | $100.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.86 | $117.72 |
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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