How far is Southaven, MS from Ellisville, MS?
The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Ellisville, MS is about 283.2 miles (455.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.6 miles (384 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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 05h 21m.
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.
Town in Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Ellisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Ellisville.
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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
195.5 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
57.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Highway 49 South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 East: Laurel
1174 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 29: Ellisville, Soso
990 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Hill Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Hill Street
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Continue on Holly Street
77 m · 8 sec · Holly Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
110 m · 7 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Ivy Street
138 m · 17 sec · Ivy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ivy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Ellisville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Stateline Road West
Merge slight left
195 mi · 03h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Southaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ellisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Ellisville?
The road trip is about 283.2 miles (455.7 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Goodman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.8 miles from Southaven and 141.4 miles from Ellisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.6 miles (384 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.83 one way or $75.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Southaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ellisville.
Stop Ideas Near Goodman
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 Goodman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Ellisville. Straight-line distance: 238.58 mi (383.96 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 Ellisville
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 4,551 |
| Coordinates | 31.6040500, -89.1956100 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellisville (-89.19561, 31.60405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $37.83 | $75.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.55 | $85.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.20 | $92.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.10 | $108.19 |
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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