How far is Southaven, MS from Fayette, MS?
The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Fayette, MS is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Fayette.
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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
44.2 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
55 m · 5 sec · Poindexter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poindexter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Fayette.
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
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 Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Fayette?
The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 140.8 miles from Southaven and 140.4 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.57 one way or $75.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southaven and Sunny near Fayette.
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 Fayette. Straight-line distance: 234.38 mi (377.2 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 Fayette
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,432 |
| Coordinates | 31.7115500, -91.0606600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-91.06066, 31.71155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.57 | $75.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.25 | $84.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.88 | $91.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.72 | $107.43 |
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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