How far is Sardis, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Sardis, MS to Southaven, MS is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
239.64 mi
03h 40m
Flight
221 mi
355.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221 mi
Kilometers
355.67 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.64 mi
Kilometers
385.66 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, May 21, 7:47 PM CDT
Return by in Sardis
Thu, May 21, 11:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sardis
2026-05-21T16:06
Arrive Southaven
Thu, May 21, 7:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sardis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vaiden
MS

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

From Sardis
119.1 mi
01h 50m
To Southaven
120.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monticello Road

    5 mi · 12 min · Monticello Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Monticello Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Monticello Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Georgetown Street

    148 m · 19 sec · Georgetown Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    702 ft · 24 sec · West Gallatin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Caldwell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Caldwell Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    196.2 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sardis 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grenada
197 mi · 82%
I 55
32.3 mi · 13%
Monticello Road
5.01 mi · 2%
Monticello Street
1.09 mi
Caldwell Drive
1 mi
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Grenada

Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

196 mi · 03h 32m

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
221 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 50m from Sardis
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sardis and 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 Sardis to Southaven?

The road trip is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Sardis and 120.5 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 221 miles (355.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.04 one way or $64.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sardis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sardis and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 221 mi (355.67 km).

Sardis

#1 Sardis

Town of the United States

Population1,529
Coordinates31.8010000, -90.3242600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Monticello Road (-90.324152, 31.801185)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.46 gal
32.01 L · about $32.04
Round trip
$64.08
16.92 gal · 64.02 L
Estimated CO2
75.2 kg one way
Round trip: 150.4 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.04 $64.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.03 $72.06
Premium $4.63 $39.13 $78.26
Diesel $5.42 $45.81 $91.62

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Sardis and Southaven. The current time is 16:06:45.

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.