How far is Southaven, MS from Fulton, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Fulton, MS is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
116.63 mi
02h 14m
Flight
103.68 mi
166.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.68 mi
Kilometers
166.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.63 mi
Kilometers
187.7 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Hickory Flat
MS

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

From Southaven
58.3 mi
01h 07m
To Fulton
58.3 mi
01h 07m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton, Amory

    1613 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto South Adams Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Adams Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    2498 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Cummings Street

    37 m · 3 sec · North Cummings Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cummings Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
111 mi · 95%
Stateline Road West
2.3 mi · 2%
South Adams Street
2.22 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.47 mi
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Flat
01h 07m from Southaven
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Hickory Flat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Southaven and 58.3 miles from Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Flat

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 103.68 mi (166.85 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Fulton

City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi

Population3,846
Coordinates34.2739900, -88.4092100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Fulton (-88.40921, 34.27399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.58 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.20
8.24 gal · 31.16 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.60 $31.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.55 $35.09
Premium $4.63 $19.06 $38.11
Diesel $5.42 $22.31 $44.62

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 Fulton. The current time is 03:10:49.

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.