How far is Southaven, MS from Ripley, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Ripley, MS is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.5 mi
01h 40m
Flight
62.81 mi
101.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.81 mi
Kilometers
101.09 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.5 mi
Kilometers
121.5 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ripley
Fri, Apr 17, 2:52 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Fri, Apr 17, 4:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-17T01:12
Arrive Ripley
Fri, Apr 17, 2:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Holly Springs
MS

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Southaven
37.7 mi
00h 50m
To Ripley
37.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 178: Hickory Flat

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    92 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1626 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1634 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 2

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mississippi Highway 2

  17. 17

    Continue on Mississippi Highway 2

    8.8 mi · 15 min · Mississippi Highway 2

  18. 18

    Continue on West Palmer Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Palmer Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Guyton Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · South Guyton Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2322 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    139 m · 20 sec · West Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
54.1 mi · 72%
Mississippi Highway 2
9.61 mi · 13%
South Guyton Boulevard
6.03 mi · 8%
Stateline Road West
2.3 mi · 3%
MS 178
1.1 mi · 1%
West Palmer Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

45.4 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
00h 50m from Southaven
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Ripley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Southaven and 37.8 miles from Ripley.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southaven and Sunny near Ripley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 62.81 mi (101.09 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Ripley

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates34.7298200, -88.9506200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Ripley (-88.95062, 34.72982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.49 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.98
5.54 gal · 20.98 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.49 $20.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.80 $23.59
Premium $4.63 $12.81 $25.62
Diesel $5.42 $15.00 $30.00

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Ripley. The current time is 01:12:42.

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.