How far is Southaven, MS from Brookhaven, MS?
The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Brookhaven, MS is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Brookhaven.
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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
197.8 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right
672 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
138 m · 10 sec · Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
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Continue on Union St Extended Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · Union St Extended Northeast
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2365 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Schwem Avenue
681 ft · 15 sec · Schwem Avenue
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Turn left onto West Monticello Street
2704 ft · 60 sec · West Monticello Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Monticello Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Brookhaven.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Stateline Road West
Merge slight left
198 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Southaven and 125.5 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near West
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 West.
Greenwood
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 236.9 mi (381.25 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 Brookhaven
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 11,861 |
| Coordinates | 31.5790600, -90.4406500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.59 | $67.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.78 | $75.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.02 | $82.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.03 | $96.06 |
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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