How far is Southaven, MS from Belmont, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Belmont, MS is about 305.2 miles (491.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.3 miles (406 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m 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
305.13 mi
06h 04m
Flight
252.26 mi
405.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.26 mi
Kilometers
405.98 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.13 mi
Kilometers
491.06 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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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 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Thu, Apr 16, 6:07 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-16T00:02
Arrive Belmont
Thu, Apr 16, 6:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 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
11:50 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
Artesia
MS

Town of the United States

From Southaven
152.7 mi
03h 02m
To Belmont
152.4 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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    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

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

    2228 ft · 1 min

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    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 17 min

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    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

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    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.5 mi · 2 min

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    1.1 km · 49 sec

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    1.4 mi · 2 min

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    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

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    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

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    Keep slight right

    18.8 mi · 22 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    4.9 mi · 6 min

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    10.6 mi · 12 min

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    Take the exit slight left

    704 ft · 27 sec

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    Continue on Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

    568 ft · 27 sec · Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

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    Turn right onto Buckatunna Millry Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Buckatunna Millry Road

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    Continue on Buckatunna Millry Road

    2.6 mi · 10 min · Buckatunna Millry Road

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckatunna Millry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
130 mi · 43%
Goodman Road West
92.1 mi · 30%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 18%
US 45
21.7 mi · 7%
Buckatunna Millry Road
3.37 mi · 1%
Stateline Road West
2.3 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

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
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
252.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Artesia
03h 02m from Southaven
Leave By
11:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Southaven and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.2 miles (491.1 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?

Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Southaven and 152.4 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 252.3 miles (406 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 $40.79 one way or $81.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Southaven and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Belmont.

Stop Ideas Near Artesia

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 252.26 mi (405.98 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Belmont

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,977
Coordinates31.5687700, -88.4839100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Belmont (-88.48391, 31.56877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.77 gal
40.76 L · about $40.79
Round trip
$81.57
21.54 gal · 81.52 L
Estimated CO2
95.7 kg one way
Round trip: 191.4 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.79 $81.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.87 $91.74
Premium $4.63 $49.81 $99.62
Diesel $5.42 $58.32 $116.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Belmont. The current time is 00:02:49.

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.