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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Five Oaks Drive West
653 ft · 31 sec · Five Oaks Drive West
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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
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Turn right onto Stateline Road West
1360 ft · 29 sec · Stateline Road West
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Take the ramp slight right
2426 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
1961 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West
8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road West
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Take the ramp slight right
1837 ft · 45 sec
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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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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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18.8 mi · 22 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Belmont.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Artesia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 252.26 mi (405.98 km).
#1 Southaven
The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 56,644 |
| Coordinates | 34.9889800, -90.0125900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belmont
Town in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,977 |
| Coordinates | 31.5687700, -88.4839100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belmont (-88.48391, 31.56877)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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