How far is Southaven, MS from Rolling Fork, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Rolling Fork, MS is about 170.9 miles (275 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.86 mi
03h 35m
Flight
152.19 mi
244.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.19 mi
Kilometers
244.93 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.86 mi
Kilometers
274.97 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rolling Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Rolling Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 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
Duncan
MS

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

From Southaven
85.6 mi
01h 47m
To Rolling Fork
85.3 mi
01h 47m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Rolling Fork.

  1. 1

    Start on Five Oaks Drive West

    52 m · 10 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mosspoint Drive

    51 m · 7 sec · Mosspoint Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Moss Point Drive

    1081 ft · 48 sec · Moss Point Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Whitworth Street

    939 ft · 33 sec · Whitworth Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stateline Road West

  6. 6

    Continue on State Line Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    163.5 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Race Street

    1974 ft · 39 sec · Race Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Locust Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    39 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Line Road
3.92 mi · 2%
Stateline Road West
2.52 mi · 1%
Race Street
0.37 mi
Moss Point Drive
0.21 mi
Whitworth Street
0.18 mi
Locust Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

164 mi · 03h 22m

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncan
01h 47m from Southaven
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Rolling Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Rolling Fork?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Duncan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Southaven and 85.3 miles from Rolling Fork.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duncan

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

79 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Rolling Fork. Straight-line distance: 152.19 mi (244.93 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Rolling Fork

#2 Rolling Fork

City in Sharkey County, Mississippi

Population1,849
Coordinates32.9065200, -90.8781600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Rolling Fork (-90.87816, 32.90652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.82 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.67
12.06 gal · 45.64 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.84 $45.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.68 $51.36
Premium $4.63 $27.89 $55.78
Diesel $5.42 $32.65 $65.30

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 Rolling Fork. The current time is 00:53:41.

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.