How far is Southaven, MS from Vardaman, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Vardaman, MS is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
119.66 mi
02h 32m
Flight
90.46 mi
145.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.46 mi
Kilometers
145.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.66 mi
Kilometers
192.57 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vardaman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Vardaman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Taylor
MS

Village in Mississippi, United States

From Southaven
59.9 mi
01h 16m
To Vardaman
59.8 mi
01h 16m

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
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge left

    24.1 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley

    879 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    531 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 9W South: Bruce

    75 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 9W South: Bruce

    32.1 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Veterans Avenue

    967 ft · 20 sec · East Veterans Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Veterans Avenue

    7.9 mi · 12 min · East Veterans Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sweet Potato Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
72.3 mi · 60%
MS 9W South
32.2 mi · 27%
East Veterans Avenue
8.06 mi · 7%
MS 7
6.48 mi · 5%
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Stateline Road West

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
01h 16m from Southaven
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Vardaman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Southaven and 59.8 miles from Vardaman.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

100 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

105 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Vardaman. Straight-line distance: 90.46 mi (145.58 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Vardaman

City in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,259
Coordinates33.8756700, -89.1772900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Vardaman (-89.17729, 33.87567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $15.98
Round trip
$31.96
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.98 $31.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.97 $35.95
Premium $4.63 $19.52 $39.04
Diesel $5.42 $22.85 $45.70

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 Vardaman. The current time is 02:59:12.

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.