How far is Southaven, MS from Richton, MS?
The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Richton, MS is about 307 miles (494 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259 miles (416.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Richton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Richton.
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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
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North I 59, East MS 42: Laurel
1024 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 42 East: Evelyn Gandy Parkway, Petal Parkway, Petal
8 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Oak Street
21 m · 3 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Richton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Richton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Richton?
The road trip is about 307 miles (494 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Southaven and 153.3 miles from Richton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259 miles (416.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 5:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.01 one way or $82.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Sunny near Richton.
Stop Ideas Near Pickens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Richton. Straight-line distance: 259.01 mi (416.83 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 Richton
City in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,066 |
| Coordinates | 31.3493400, -88.9400500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richton (-88.94005, 31.34934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $41.01 | $82.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.12 | $92.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.09 | $100.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.64 | $117.29 |
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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