How far is Southaven, MS from Friars Point, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Friars Point, MS is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
65.68 mi
01h 33m
Flight
55.57 mi
89.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.57 mi
Kilometers
89.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.68 mi
Kilometers
105.7 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 3:05 PM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Sat, Apr 18, 4:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-18T13:32
Arrive Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 3:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Tunica
MS

Human settlement in Tunica County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Southaven
32.9 mi
00h 46m
To Friars Point
32.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Friars Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Five Oaks Drive West

    52 m · 10 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mosspoint Drive

    51 m · 7 sec · Mosspoint Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Moss Point Drive

    1081 ft · 48 sec · Moss Point Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Whitworth Street

    939 ft · 33 sec · Whitworth Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stateline Road West

  6. 6

    Continue on State Line Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    49.5 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    57 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Friar Point Road

    8.8 mi · 21 min · Friar Point Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue

    1575 ft · 44 sec · Sheriff Ridge Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    154 m · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Friar Point Road
8.77 mi · 13%
State Line Road
3.96 mi · 6%
Stateline Road West
2.52 mi · 4%
Sheriff Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
Moss Point Drive
0.21 mi
Whitworth Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

49.5 mi · 00h 58m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tunica
00h 46m from Southaven
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southaven and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Friars Point?

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Tunica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Southaven and 32.8 miles from Friars Point.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southaven and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.

Stop Ideas Near Tunica

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

58 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Friars Point. Straight-line distance: 55.57 mi (89.43 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Friars Point

#2 Friars Point

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population990
Coordinates34.3708800, -90.6383400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Friars Point (-90.63834, 34.37088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.57
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.79 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.88 $19.76
Premium $4.63 $10.73 $21.46
Diesel $5.42 $12.56 $25.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Friars Point. The current time is 13:32:21.

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.