How far is Southaven, MS from Lynchburg, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Lynchburg, MS is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.77 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.06 mi
8.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.06 mi
Kilometers
8.15 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.77 mi
Kilometers
10.9 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Tue, Nov 10, 4:20 AM CST
Return by in Southaven
Tue, Nov 10, 4:32 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-11-10T04:08
Arrive Lynchburg
Tue, Nov 10, 4:20 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Horn Lake
MS

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

From Southaven
3.4 mi
00h 05m
To Lynchburg
3.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 54 sec · Moss Point Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Whitworth Street

    1307 ft · 43 sec · Whitworth Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Goodman Road West

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Goodman Road West

  7. 7

    Turn left

    66 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    50 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
4.52 mi · 67%
Whitworth Street
0.25 mi · 4%
Moss Point Drive
0.21 mi · 3%
Five Oaks Drive West
0.03 mi
Mosspoint Drive
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Turn right onto Goodman Road West

4.52 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horn Lake
00h 05m from Southaven
Leave By
8:06 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Southaven and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Horn Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Southaven and 3.4 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.88 one way or $1.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Southaven and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Horn Lake

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

20 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 5.06 mi (8.15 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lynchburg

Lynchburg is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9623200, -90.0959300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Lynchburg (-90.09593, 34.96232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.9 L · about $0.88
Round trip
$1.76
0.48 gal · 1.8 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $0.88 $1.76
Mid-grade $4.15 $1.00 $1.99
Premium $4.56 $1.09 $2.19
Diesel $5.75 $1.38 $2.76

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Lynchburg. The current time is 04:08:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.