How far is Southaven, MS from Walnut Grove, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Walnut Grove, MS is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
85.31 mi
01h 56m
Flight
72.75 mi
117.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.75 mi
Kilometers
117.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.31 mi
Kilometers
137.29 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-18T05:53
Arrive Walnut Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Lula
MS

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Southaven
42.7 mi
00h 58m
To Walnut Grove
42.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Walnut Grove.

  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

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1743 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    2382 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sherard Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Sherard Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mississippi Highway 1

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mississippi Highway 1

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Alligator - Rena Lara Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Alligator - Rena Lara Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sherard Road
7.46 mi · 9%
Mississippi Highway 1
5.89 mi · 7%
State Line Road
4.31 mi · 5%
Stateline Road West
2.52 mi · 3%
Alligator - Rena Lara Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Moss Point Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

59.8 mi · 01h 10m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lula
00h 58m from Southaven
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southaven and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Walnut Grove?

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 42.7 miles from Southaven and 42.6 miles from Walnut Grove.

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

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southaven and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Lula

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

85 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

108 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 72.75 mi (117.08 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Walnut Grove

#2 Walnut Grove

City in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,658
Coordinates34.1403900, -90.7695500
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Walnut Grove (-90.76955, 34.14039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.82 $25.64
Premium $4.63 $13.92 $27.84
Diesel $5.42 $16.30 $32.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Walnut Grove. The current time is 05:53:35.

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.