How far is Southaven, MS from Magnolia, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Magnolia, MS is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.92 mi
05h 08m
Flight
266.97 mi
429.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.97 mi
Kilometers
429.64 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.92 mi
Kilometers
453.71 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magnolia
Mon, May 4, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Mon, May 4, 1:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-05-04T02:52
Arrive Magnolia
Mon, May 4, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Goodman
MS

Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Southaven
141.2 mi
02h 34m
To Magnolia
140.7 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    197.8 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Railroad Avenue North

    24 m · 4 sec · West Railroad Avenue North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Railroad Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
198 mi · 70%
I 55 South
81.4 mi · 29%
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Five Oaks Drive West
0.12 mi
West Railroad Avenue North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Stateline Road West

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
266.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodman
02h 34m from Southaven
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Magnolia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goodman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Southaven and 140.7 miles from Magnolia.

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

The direct path is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.68 one way or $75.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goodman

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

49 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Greenwood

66 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

116 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 266.97 mi (429.64 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Magnolia

City in Mississippi

Population2,174
Coordinates31.1432300, -90.4587100
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Magnolia (-90.45871, 31.14323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.95 gal
37.66 L · about $37.68
Round trip
$75.36
19.9 gal · 75.32 L
Estimated CO2
88.4 kg one way
Round trip: 176.9 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.68 $75.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.38 $84.75
Premium $4.63 $46.02 $92.04
Diesel $5.42 $53.88 $107.76

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Magnolia. The current time is 02:52:57.

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.