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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
1961 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West
8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road West
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Take the ramp slight right
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 178: Hickory Flat
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
1626 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left
1634 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 2
1.4 km · 2 min · Mississippi Highway 2
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Continue on Mississippi Highway 2
8.8 mi · 15 min · Mississippi Highway 2
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Continue on West Palmer Street
1 km · 1 min · West Palmer Street
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Turn left onto South Guyton Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · South Guyton Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2322 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
139 m · 20 sec · West Walnut Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Southaven
The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 56,644 |
| Coordinates | 34.9889800, -90.0125900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripley
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 34.7298200, -88.9506200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-88.95062, 34.72982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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