How far is Southaven, MS from Flora, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Flora, MS is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.8 mi
03h 35m
Flight
169.85 mi
273.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.85 mi
Kilometers
273.34 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.8 mi
Kilometers
303.84 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flora
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Flora
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Duck Hill
MS

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Southaven
94.6 mi
01h 47m
To Flora
94.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    171.1 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 22: Canton, Flora

    2214 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1486 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1300 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Canton-Flora Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canton-Flora Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1021 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
172 mi · 91%
MS 22
3.47 mi · 2%
Canton-Flora Road
0.95 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.44 mi
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Stateline Road West

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duck Hill
01h 47m from Southaven
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Mostly Sunny near Flora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Southaven and 94.2 miles from Flora.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Mostly Sunny near Flora.

Stop Ideas Near Duck Hill

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

109 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Flora. Straight-line distance: 169.85 mi (273.34 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Flora

Town in Mississippi

Population1,866
Coordinates32.5432000, -90.3092600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Flora (-90.30926, 32.5432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.22 L · about $25.22
Round trip
$50.44
13.32 gal · 50.44 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.22 $50.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.36 $56.73
Premium $4.63 $30.80 $61.61
Diesel $5.42 $36.06 $72.13

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Flora. The current time is 06:43:27.

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.