How far is Southaven, MS from Ruleville, MS?
The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Ruleville, MS is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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 Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Ruleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Ruleville.
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Start on Five Oaks Drive West
52 m · 10 sec · Five Oaks Drive West
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Turn right onto Mosspoint Drive
51 m · 7 sec · Mosspoint Drive
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Turn straight onto Moss Point Drive
1081 ft · 48 sec · Moss Point Drive
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Turn right onto Whitworth Street
939 ft · 33 sec · Whitworth Street
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Turn left onto Stateline Road West
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stateline Road West
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Continue on State Line Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · State Line Road
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Turn left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.9 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 49
14.6 mi · 22 min · Highway 49
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Continue on East Street
6.4 mi · 10 min · East Street
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Turn right onto Quiver Street
542 ft · 14 sec · Quiver Street
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Turn left onto North Ruby Avenue
2256 ft · 1 min · North Ruby Avenue
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Turn left onto West Floyce Street
38 m · 6 sec · West Floyce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Floyce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Ruleville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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63.1 mi · 01h 14m
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 Ruleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Ruleville?
The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Lula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Southaven and 52.7 miles from Ruleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southaven and Sunny near Ruleville.
Stop Ideas Near Lula
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 Lula.
Central Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Ruleville. Straight-line distance: 92.52 mi (148.9 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 Ruleville
City in Sunflower County, Mississippi
| Population | 2,511 |
| Coordinates | 33.7259500, -90.5514800 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ruleville (-90.55148, 33.72595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.14 | $40.29 |
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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