How far is Southaven, MS from Pelahatchie, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Pelahatchie, MS is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.35 mi
04h 03m
Flight
185.31 mi
298.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.31 mi
Kilometers
298.22 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.35 mi
Kilometers
356.23 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelahatchie
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-19T05:22
Arrive Pelahatchie
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Southaven
110.9 mi
02h 01m
To Pelahatchie
110.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    195.5 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian

    1841 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1529 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1997 ft · 41 sec · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Go Forth Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Go Forth Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Go Forth Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
196 mi · 89%
I 20 East
23.1 mi · 10%
2nd Street
0.38 mi
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Five Oaks Drive West
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Stateline Road West

Merge slight left

195 mi · 03h 31m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
185.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
02h 01m from Southaven
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pelahatchie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 110.9 miles from Southaven and 110.5 miles from Pelahatchie.

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

The direct path is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.58 one way or $59.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pelahatchie.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Pelahatchie. Straight-line distance: 185.31 mi (298.22 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Pelahatchie

Town of the United States

Population1,388
Coordinates32.3129200, -89.7984100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Pelahatchie (-89.79841, 32.31292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.57 L · about $29.58
Round trip
$59.15
15.62 gal · 59.14 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.58 $59.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.26 $66.53
Premium $4.63 $36.12 $72.24
Diesel $5.42 $42.29 $84.58

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Pelahatchie. The current time is 05:22:29.

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.