How far is Southaven, MS from Newton, MS?
The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Newton, MS is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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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 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Newton.
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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
115.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1405 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
24.3 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Huntington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
47 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Woodland Drive North
3.3 mi · 5 min · Woodland Drive North
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Take the ramp left
1663 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1564 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right onto West Church Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Church Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
57 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Newton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Stateline Road West
Merge slight left
116 mi · 02h 04m
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 Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Newton?
The road trip is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from Southaven and 106.3 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.48 one way or $56.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Partly Sunny near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Winona
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 Winona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Newton. Straight-line distance: 190.68 mi (306.87 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 Newton
City in Newton County, Mississippi
| Population | 3,123 |
| Coordinates | 32.3212600, -89.1633900 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton (-89.16339, 32.32126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.03 | $64.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.78 | $69.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.72 | $81.44 |
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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