How far is Southaven, MS from Sardis, MS?
The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Sardis, MS is about 238 miles (383 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southaven and Sardis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Sardis.
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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
197.8 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 28: Hazlehurst, Fayette
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Caldwell Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Caldwell Drive
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Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
702 ft · 22 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn right onto Georgetown Street
148 m · 13 sec · Georgetown Street
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Continue on Monticello Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Monticello Street
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Turn straight onto Monticello Road
5 mi · 12 min · Monticello Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monticello Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Sardis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Stateline Road West
Merge slight left
198 mi · 03h 34m
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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sardis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Sardis?
The road trip is about 238 miles (383 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Southaven and 118.7 miles from Sardis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221 miles (355.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sardis.
Stop Ideas Near Vaiden
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 Vaiden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 221 mi (355.67 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 Sardis
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,529 |
| Coordinates | 31.8010000, -90.3242600 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sardis (-90.32426, 31.801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.81 | $63.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.78 | $71.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.85 | $77.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.49 | $90.97 |
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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