How far is Southaven, MS from Rawls Springs, MS?
The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Rawls Springs, MS is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252 miles (405.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 05h 15m.
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.
City in Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Rawls Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Rawls Springs.
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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
195.5 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
79.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Turn right onto Rawls Springs Road
1021 ft · 31 sec · Rawls Springs Road
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Turn right onto Archie Smith Road
20 m · 2 sec · Archie Smith Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Archie Smith Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Rawls Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Clear leaving Southaven and Sunny near Rawls Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Rawls Springs?
The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Southaven and 139 miles from Rawls Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252 miles (405.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.68 one way or $73.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Southaven and Sunny near Rawls Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Durant
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 Durant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Rawls Springs. Straight-line distance: 252.05 mi (405.63 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 Rawls Springs
Rawls Springs is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3807300, -89.3714500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rawls Springs (-89.37145, 31.38073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $3.73 | $36.68 | $73.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $41.41 | $82.83 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $45.35 | $90.69 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $57.00 | $114.01 |
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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