How far is Ridgeland, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Ridgeland, MS to Southaven, MS is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
187.23 mi
02h 49m
Flight
177.05 mi
284.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.05 mi
Kilometers
284.93 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.23 mi
Kilometers
301.31 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Wed, May 27, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Ridgeland
Wed, May 27, 10:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeland
2026-05-27T04:46
Arrive Southaven
Wed, May 27, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeland
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 Ridgeland
93.6 mi
01h 24m
To Southaven
93.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland and Southaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Town Crossing

    12 m · 9 sec · Old Town Crossing

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    2233 ft · 44 sec · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 12 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Agency Road

    133 m · 9 sec · Old Agency Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    184.4 mi · 3 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeland and Southaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Agency Road
185 mi · 99%
West Jackson Street
0.42 mi
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

Old Agency Road

Merge slight left

184 mi · 03h 18m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 24m from Ridgeland
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ridgeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgeland to Southaven?

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 93.6 miles from Ridgeland and 93.6 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ridgeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Ridgeland and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 177.05 mi (284.93 km).

Ridgeland

#1 Ridgeland

City in Mississippi, United States

Population23,938
Coordinates32.4284800, -90.1323100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison Drive (-90.132474, 32.428546)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.01 L · about $25.03
Round trip
$50.06
13.22 gal · 50.02 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.03 $50.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.15 $56.30
Premium $4.63 $30.57 $61.14
Diesel $5.42 $35.79 $71.59

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 · May 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgeland and Southaven. The current time is 04:46:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.