How far is Southaven, MS from Long Beach, MS?
The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Long Beach, MS is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.4 miles (522 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Long Beach.
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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
195.5 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
57.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans
2398 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canal Road
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Canal Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Turn right onto 28th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 28th Street
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Turn left onto Klondyke Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Klondyke Road
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Turn sharp left onto West Railroad Street
45 m · 3 sec · West Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Long Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Stateline Road West
Merge slight left
195 mi · 03h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Southaven and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.6 miles from Southaven and 178.9 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.4 miles (522 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.91 one way or $95.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southaven and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Union Station
Yazoo City
Hazlehurst station
Vicksburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 324.36 mi (522.01 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 Long Beach
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 16,125 |
| Coordinates | 30.3504800, -89.1528200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Beach (-89.15282, 30.35048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 577 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $47.91 | $95.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.88 | $107.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.51 | $117.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.50 | $137.00 |
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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