How far is Southaven, MS from Bay Saint Louis, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS is about 365 miles (587.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 325.8 miles (524.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
364.99 mi
07h 07m
Flight
325.8 mi
524.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.8 mi
Kilometers
524.32 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.99 mi
Kilometers
587.39 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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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 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay Saint Louis
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 PM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Thu, Apr 16, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-15T14:40
Arrive Bay Saint Louis
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:08 PM to 2:38 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Madison
MS

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Southaven
182.8 mi
03h 33m
To Bay Saint Louis
182.2 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
Bay Saint Louis Weather
MS
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Overnight
Using Waveland as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Bay Saint Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Bay Saint Louis.

  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

    195.5 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    40.1 mi · 43 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise

    985 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    15.7 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1012 ft · 28 sec · South 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Bay Saint Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
196 mi · 54%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 22%
South Main Street
40.7 mi · 11%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
40.1 mi · 11%
Main Street
1.11 mi
I 20 East
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Stateline Road West

Merge slight left

195 mi · 03h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
325.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 33m from Southaven
Leave By
9:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Mostly Clear near Bay Saint Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Bay Saint Louis?

The road trip is about 365 miles (587.4 km) and usually takes 07h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.8 miles from Southaven and 182.2 miles from Bay Saint Louis.

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

The direct path is about 325.8 miles (524.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.78 one way or $97.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Mostly Clear near Bay Saint Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

51 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

72 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

73 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Bay Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 325.8 mi (524.32 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Bay Saint Louis

#2 Bay Saint Louis

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,529
Coordinates30.3088100, -89.3300500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Bay Saint Louis (-89.33005, 30.30881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.88 gal
48.75 L · about $48.78
Round trip
$97.55
25.76 gal · 97.5 L
Estimated CO2
114.5 kg one way
Round trip: 228.9 kg / 505 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.78 $97.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.86 $109.71
Premium $4.63 $59.57 $119.14
Diesel $5.42 $69.75 $139.49

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 Southaven and Bay Saint Louis. The current time is 14:40:03.

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.