How far is Southaven, MS from Meridian, MS?
The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Meridian, MS is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Meridian.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
1961 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West
8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road West
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Take the ramp slight right
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
83.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo
2228 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North
4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North
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Continue on Dale Drive
2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on 4th Street
541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto 22nd Avenue
947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 25th Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Meridian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Goodman Road West
Merge slight left
83.4 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Partly Sunny near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Meridian?
The road trip is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Southaven and 103 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.73 one way or $59.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Partly Sunny near Meridian.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 196.34 mi (315.98 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 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36,011 |
| Coordinates | 32.3643100, -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.43 | $66.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.31 | $72.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.51 | $85.02 |
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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