How far is Southaven, MS from Water Valley, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Water Valley, MS is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.35 mi
01h 35m
Flight
61.8 mi
99.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.8 mi
Kilometers
99.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.35 mi
Kilometers
118.05 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Water Valley
Mon, Apr 20, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Mon, Apr 20, 6:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-20T03:09
Arrive Water Valley
Mon, Apr 20, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Como
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Southaven
36.7 mi
00h 47m
To Water Valley
36.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southaven and Water Valley.

  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

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1390 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Mississippi Highway 315

    15.3 mi · 27 min · Mississippi Highway 315

  13. 13

    Continue on Wise Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wise Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
56 mi · 76%
Mississippi Highway 315
15.3 mi · 21%
Wise Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.51 mi · 1%
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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Como
00h 47m from Southaven
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Clear near Water Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southaven to Water Valley?

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Como is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Southaven and 36.6 miles from Water Valley.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Clear near Water Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Como

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

70 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

113 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Water Valley. Straight-line distance: 61.8 mi (99.45 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Water Valley

#2 Water Valley

City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,221
Coordinates34.1515000, -89.6314700
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Water Valley (-89.63147, 34.1515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.62
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.81 $19.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.63 $11.98 $23.96
Diesel $5.42 $14.02 $28.05

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Water Valley. The current time is 03:09:39.

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.