How far is Southaven, MS from Tchula, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Tchula, MS is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
156.34 mi
02h 59m
Flight
125.37 mi
201.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.37 mi
Kilometers
201.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.34 mi
Kilometers
251.61 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tchula
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Tchula
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Southaven
78.3 mi
01h 29m
To Tchula
78 mi
01h 29m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    80 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Carrollton Street

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Carrollton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    562 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Blake Street

    117 m · 23 sec · Blake Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    68 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
135 mi · 86%
Carrollton Street
11.1 mi · 7%
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Martin Luther King Drive
0.21 mi
Five Oaks Drive West
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Stateline Road West

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 24m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 29m from Southaven
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Tchula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Southaven and 78 miles from Tchula.

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

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Tchula. Straight-line distance: 125.37 mi (201.76 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Tchula

Town of the United States

Population1,905
Coordinates33.1829000, -90.2228600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Tchula (-90.22286, 33.1829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.81
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.90 $41.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.51 $47.02
Premium $4.63 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $5.42 $29.89 $59.78

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 Tchula. The current time is 00:44:54.

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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.