How far is Southaven, MS from Ecru, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Ecru, MS is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
82.08 mi
01h 39m
Flight
71.35 mi
114.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.35 mi
Kilometers
114.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.08 mi
Kilometers
132.1 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ecru
Thu, May 14, 1:17 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Thu, May 14, 2:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-05-13T23:38
Arrive Ecru
Thu, May 14, 1:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Holly Springs
MS

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Southaven
41 mi
00h 49m
To Ecru
41.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley

    50 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2821 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    688 ft · 32 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    159 m · 23 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
69.8 mi · 85%
Stateline Road West
2.3 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.53 mi · 1%
MS 15
0.26 mi
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
00h 49m from Southaven
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Ecru.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Southaven and 41.1 miles from Ecru.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southaven and Sunny near Ecru.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Ecru. Straight-line distance: 71.35 mi (114.83 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Ecru

Town of the United States

Population1,067
Coordinates34.3531600, -89.0231200
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Ecru (-89.02312, 34.35316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $10.98
Round trip
$21.96
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.98 $21.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.35 $24.70
Premium $4.63 $13.41 $26.83
Diesel $5.42 $15.70 $31.41

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Ecru. The current time is 23:38:03.

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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.