How far is Southaven, MS from Quitman, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Quitman, MS is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262.56 mi
05h 07m
Flight
216.76 mi
348.84 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Southaven.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.76 mi
Kilometers
348.84 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.56 mi
Kilometers
422.55 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quitman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 PM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-23T08:53
Arrive Quitman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 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
Aberdeen
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Southaven
131.4 mi
02h 33m
To Quitman
131.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

    1961 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo

    2228 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Quitman Meridian Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Quitman Meridian Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Archusa Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Archusa Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Archusa Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
92.1 mi · 35%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
86.5 mi · 33%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 21%
US 45
21.7 mi · 8%
Quitman Meridian Highway
3.95 mi · 2%
Stateline Road West
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
216.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aberdeen
02h 33m from Southaven
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Quitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Aberdeen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Southaven and 131.2 miles from Quitman.

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

The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Sunny near Quitman.

Stop Ideas Near Aberdeen

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

115 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Quitman. Straight-line distance: 216.76 mi (348.84 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Quitman

Human settlement in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates32.0401500, -88.7281000
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Quitman (-88.7281, 32.04015)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.07 L · about $35.07
Round trip
$70.14
18.52 gal · 70.14 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.07 $70.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.44 $78.88
Premium $4.63 $42.83 $85.66
Diesel $5.42 $50.14 $100.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Quitman. The current time is 08:53:40.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.