How far is Southaven, MS from Aberdeen, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Aberdeen, MS is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
133.17 mi
02h 37m
Flight
116.09 mi
186.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.09 mi
Kilometers
186.83 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.17 mi
Kilometers
214.31 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Fri, Apr 17, 6:36 PM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Fri, Apr 17, 9:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-17T15:59
Arrive Aberdeen
Fri, Apr 17, 6:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
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
Myrtle
MS

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

From Southaven
66.6 mi
01h 18m
To Aberdeen
66.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Five Oaks Drive West

    653 ft · 31 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1097 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1307 ft · 39 sec · Millbranch Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stateline Road West

    1360 ft · 29 sec · Stateline Road West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2426 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

    1961 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo

    2228 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton

    21.2 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 45

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old US Hwy 45

  15. 15

    Continue on West Commerce Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Meridian Street

    24 m · 2 sec · South Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
92.1 mi · 69%
US 45 South
21.2 mi · 16%
US 45
13 mi · 10%
Old US Hwy 45
3.08 mi · 2%
Stateline Road West
2.3 mi · 2%
West Commerce Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

83.4 mi · 01h 29m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle
01h 18m from Southaven
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Myrtle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Southaven and 66.6 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 116.09 mi (186.83 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Aberdeen (-88.54366, 33.82511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.79 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.4 gal · 35.58 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.80 $35.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.02 $40.03
Premium $4.63 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $5.42 $25.45 $50.90

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Aberdeen. The current time is 15:59:08.

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.