How far is Southaven, MS from Greenwood, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Greenwood, MS is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
111.77 mi
02h 17m
Flight
100.7 mi
162.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.7 mi
Kilometers
162.06 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.77 mi
Kilometers
179.87 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-19T08:45
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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

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
Hickory Flat
MS

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

From Southaven
55.9 mi
01h 08m
To Greenwood
55.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    91.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 371: Mantachie, Mooreville

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    72 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    1993 ft · 1 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest

    590 ft · 28 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Greenwood Hopewell Road

    44 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
100 mi · 90%
Dorsey Evergreen Road
2.88 mi · 3%
Stateline Road West
2.3 mi · 2%
MS 371
0.27 mi
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

91.4 mi · 01h 38m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Flat
01h 08m from Southaven
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 55.9 miles from Southaven and 55.9 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.92 one way or $29.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.

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 Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 100.7 mi (162.06 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Greenwood

County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,457
Coordinates34.2178800, -88.5100500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Greenwood (-88.51005, 34.21788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.93 L · about $14.92
Round trip
$29.84
7.88 gal · 29.86 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.92 $29.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.78 $33.56
Premium $4.63 $18.22 $36.45
Diesel $5.42 $21.34 $42.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Greenwood. The current time is 08:45:31.

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.