How far is Sumrall, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Sumrall, MS to Southaven, MS is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.68 mi
04h 22m
Flight
248.26 mi
399.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.26 mi
Kilometers
399.54 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.68 mi
Kilometers
443.66 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sat, May 2, 4:33 PM CDT
Return by in Sumrall
Sat, May 2, 8:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumrall
2026-05-02T12:10
Arrive Southaven
Sat, May 2, 4:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumrall
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Durant
MS

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Sumrall
137.8 mi
02h 11m
To Southaven
137.9 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    124 m · 18 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    80 m · 17 sec · Poplar Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    718 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    11.2 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
198 mi · 72%
Main Street
11.3 mi · 4%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Five Oaks Drive North
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

196 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
248.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
02h 11m from Sumrall
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sumrall and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Sumrall and 137.9 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sumrall and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Durant

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

58 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumrall and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 248.26 mi (399.54 km).

Sumrall

#1 Sumrall

City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,926
Coordinates31.4173900, -89.5422900
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-89.542357, 31.417389)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.82 L · about $36.85
Round trip
$73.70
19.46 gal · 73.64 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.85 $73.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.44 $82.88
Premium $4.63 $45.00 $90.00
Diesel $5.42 $52.69 $105.38

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumrall and Southaven. The current time is 12:10:33.

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.