How far is Senatobia, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Senatobia, MS to Southaven, MS is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.07 mi
00h 30m
Flight
25.78 mi
41.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.78 mi
Kilometers
41.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.07 mi
Kilometers
45.17 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Wed, Apr 15, 5:47 PM CDT
Return by in Senatobia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Senatobia
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Southaven
Wed, Apr 15, 5:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Senatobia
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hernando
MS

City in Mississippi

From Senatobia
14.1 mi
00h 15m
To Southaven
14 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    716 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 27 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 Senatobia and Southaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
27.2 mi · 97%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi · 1%
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi · 1%
Five Oaks Drive North
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

25.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hernando
00h 15m from Senatobia
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Senatobia 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 Senatobia to Southaven?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Senatobia and 14 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Senatobia and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Hernando

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

35 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Senatobia and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 25.78 mi (41.49 km).

Senatobia

#1 Senatobia

City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population7,614
Coordinates34.6176000, -89.9687000
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: South Panola Street (-89.968558, 34.617599)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.22 $8.43
Premium $4.63 $4.58 $9.16
Diesel $5.42 $5.36 $10.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Senatobia and Southaven. The current time is 17:17:27.

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.