How far is Shelby, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Shelby, MS to Southaven, MS is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.78 mi
01h 36m
Flight
83.64 mi
134.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.64 mi
Kilometers
134.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.78 mi
Kilometers
149.32 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM CDT
Return by in Shelby
Tue, May 12, 10:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelby
2026-05-12T18:55
Arrive Southaven
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelby
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
Lula
MS

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Shelby
46.4 mi
00h 48m
To Southaven
46.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    145 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Goodman Road West

    7 mi · 11 min · Goodman Road West

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Whitworth Street

    1362 ft · 43 sec · Whitworth Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Moss Point Drive

    1248 ft · 1 min · Moss Point Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West

    52 m · 8 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  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 Shelby 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
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broadway Street
57.6 mi · 62%
Goodman Road West
6.98 mi · 8%
Whitworth Street
0.26 mi
Moss Point Drive
0.24 mi
Five Oaks Drive West
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

South Broadway Street

Continue straight

30.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lula
00h 48m from Shelby
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shelby and Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Lula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Shelby and 46.4 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelby and Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Lula

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

85 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

108 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelby and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 83.64 mi (134.6 km).

Shelby

#1 Shelby

City in Mississippi, United States

Population1,910
Coordinates33.9509400, -90.7678800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broadway Street (-90.767978, 33.950941)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.39 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.77
6.54 gal · 24.78 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.38 $24.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.93 $27.85
Premium $4.63 $15.12 $30.25
Diesel $5.42 $17.71 $35.41

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelby and Southaven. The current time is 18:55:11.

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.