How far is Southaven, MS from Durant, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Durant, MS is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.27 mi
02h 33m
Flight
132.54 mi
213.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.54 mi
Kilometers
213.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.27 mi
Kilometers
224.13 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durant
Tue, May 5, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Tue, May 5, 10:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-05-05T05:10
Arrive Durant
Tue, May 5, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oakland
MS

Town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi

From Southaven
69.8 mi
01h 16m
To Durant
69.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    540 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 60 sec · North Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
135 mi · 97%
North Jackson Street
0.67 mi
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Five Oaks Drive West
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Stateline Road West

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 16m from Southaven
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southaven and Partly Sunny near Durant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Southaven and 69.5 miles from Durant.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southaven and Partly Sunny near Durant.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

64 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Durant. Straight-line distance: 132.54 mi (213.31 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Durant

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

Population2,198
Coordinates33.0751300, -89.8545300
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Durant (-89.85453, 33.07513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.6 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.19
9.82 gal · 37.2 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.59 $37.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.91 $41.82
Premium $4.63 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.42 $26.59 $53.18

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Durant. The current time is 05:10:56.

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.