How far is Southaven, MS from Carthage, MS?
The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Carthage, MS is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Carthage.
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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
185.9 mi · 3 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 South: West Jackson
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Yazoo City
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NTP
1490 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward 20
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
29 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Natchez
69.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto Highland Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Highland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lower Woodville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lower Woodville Road
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Continue on Carthage Point Road
2.3 mi · 9 min · Carthage Point Road
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Turn slight right
14 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Carthage.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Stateline Road West
Merge slight left
186 mi · 03h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Carthage?
The road trip is about 309.5 miles (498.1 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Southaven and 154.5 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.35 one way or $82.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southaven and Sunny near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Pickens
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 Pickens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 253.15 mi (407.4 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 Carthage
Human settlement in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 4,725 |
| Coordinates | 31.5265600, -91.4459500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-91.44595, 31.52656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $41.35 | $82.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.51 | $93.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.51 | $101.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.13 | $118.26 |
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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