How far is Tupelo, MS from Southaven, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Southaven, MS is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Southaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Southaven.
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Start on North Spring Street
21 m · 8 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
772 ft · 36 sec · Court Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Green Street
2359 ft · 1 min · North Green Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2550 ft · 1 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto North Gloster Street
1 km · 1 min · North Gloster Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MS 178 West
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto McCullough Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · McCullough Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
1113 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
60 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Goodman Road
8.3 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis
1745 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake
1717 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Stateline Road West
1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West
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Turn left onto Millbranch Road
1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road
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Turn right onto Haleville Drive
1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive
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Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Southaven.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
McCullough Boulevard
Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tupelo 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 Tupelo to Southaven?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Potts Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Tupelo and 55.8 miles from Southaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.
Stop Ideas Near Potts Camp
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Potts Camp.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 89.89 mi (144.67 km).
#1 Tupelo
City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 38,303 |
| Coordinates | 34.2580700, -88.7046400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southaven
The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 56,644 |
| Coordinates | 34.9889800, -90.0125900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $13.94 | $27.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.67 | $31.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.02 | $34.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.93 | $39.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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