How far is Southaven, MS from Poplarville, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Poplarville, MS is about 320.6 miles (516 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288 miles (463.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.63 mi
06h 02m
Flight
287.99 mi
463.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.99 mi
Kilometers
463.48 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.63 mi
Kilometers
516 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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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 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poplarville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:34 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Sun, Apr 19, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-19T05:32
Arrive Poplarville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From Southaven
160.6 mi
03h 01m
To Poplarville
160 mi
03h 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
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    37.3 mi · 40 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 26: Poplarville, Wiggins

    1220 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1942 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
196 mi · 61%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 26%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
37.3 mi · 12%
I 20 East
0.93 mi
Richland
0.75 mi
South Main Street
0.37 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
288 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
03h 01m from Southaven
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.6 miles (516 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.6 miles from Southaven and 160 miles from Poplarville.

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

The direct path is about 288 miles (463.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.83 one way or $85.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pickens

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Greenwood

73 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

106 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Poplarville. Straight-line distance: 287.99 mi (463.48 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Poplarville

City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States

Population2,780
Coordinates30.8401900, -89.5342300
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Poplarville (-89.53423, 30.84019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.83 L · about $42.83
Round trip
$85.66
22.62 gal · 85.66 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.83 $85.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.17 $96.34
Premium $4.63 $52.31 $104.62
Diesel $5.42 $61.24 $122.49

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 Poplarville. The current time is 05:32:13.

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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.