How far is Southaven, MS from Marks, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Marks, MS is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.99 mi
01h 25m
Flight
52.71 mi
84.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.71 mi
Kilometers
84.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.99 mi
Kilometers
112.64 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marks
Sun, May 3, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Sun, May 3, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-05-03T00:44
Arrive Marks
Sun, May 3, 2:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Como
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Southaven
35 mi
00h 42m
To Marks
35 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    558 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lamar Street

    111 m · 17 sec · Lamar Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    123 m · 18 sec · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
69 mi · 99%
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Five Oaks Drive West
0.12 mi
1st Street
0.08 mi
Lamar Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Stateline Road West

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
52.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Como
00h 42m from Southaven
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Marks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Como is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Southaven and 35 miles from Marks.

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

The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southaven and Sunny near Marks.

Stop Ideas Near Como

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

70 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

113 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Marks. Straight-line distance: 52.71 mi (84.83 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 Marks

City in Mississippi

Population1,408
Coordinates34.2568300, -90.2729800
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Marks (-90.27298, 34.25683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.35 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.71
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.35 $18.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.52 $21.04
Premium $4.63 $11.42 $22.85
Diesel $5.42 $13.38 $26.75

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Marks. The current time is 00:44:21.

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.