How far is Tchula, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Tchula, MS to Southaven, MS is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
140.91 mi
02h 23m
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
140.91 mi
Kilometers
226.77 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Tchula
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tchula
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tchula
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 Tchula
78.4 mi
01h 11m
To Southaven
62.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    562 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    118 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    85 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Depot Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    2396 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    133.9 mi · 2 hr 24 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 Tchula 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
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Depot Street
144 mi · 102%
Martin Luther King Drive
11.3 mi · 8%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Main Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Depot Street

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 11m from Tchula
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tchula 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 Tchula to Southaven?

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 78.4 miles from Tchula and 62.4 miles from Southaven.

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 15.5 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Tchula and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 125.37 mi (201.76 km).

Tchula

#1 Tchula

Town of the United States

Population1,905
Coordinates33.1829000, -90.2228600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-90.222861, 33.182789)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.82 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.64
9.94 gal · 37.64 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.82 $37.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.17 $42.33
Premium $4.63 $22.99 $45.97
Diesel $5.42 $26.91 $53.83

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 Tchula and Southaven. The current time is 21:46:17.

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.