How far is Tutwiler, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Tutwiler, MS to Southaven, MS is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.7 mi
01h 30m
Flight
71.41 mi
114.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.41 mi
Kilometers
114.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.7 mi
Kilometers
134.71 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sun, May 3, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in Tutwiler
Sun, May 3, 6:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tutwiler
2026-05-03T15:24
Arrive Southaven
Sun, May 3, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tutwiler
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
Tunica
MS

Human settlement in Tunica County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Tutwiler
41.8 mi
00h 45m
To Southaven
41.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    560 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Alma Street

    1491 ft · 47 sec · Alma Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    41.7 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    145 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Goodman Road West

    7 mi · 11 min · Goodman Road West

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Whitworth Street

    1362 ft · 43 sec · Whitworth Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Moss Point Drive

    1248 ft · 1 min · Moss Point Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West

    52 m · 8 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tutwiler 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alma Street
61.8 mi · 74%
Goodman Road West
6.98 mi · 8%
Whitworth Street
0.26 mi
Moss Point Drive
0.24 mi
Five Oaks Drive West
0.03 mi
Front Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Alma Street

Continue straight

41.7 mi · 00h 49m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
71.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tunica
00h 45m from Tutwiler
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tutwiler and Clear near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Tunica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Tutwiler and 41.9 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tutwiler and Clear near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Tunica

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

58 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tutwiler and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 71.41 mi (114.93 km).

Tutwiler

#1 Tutwiler

City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,401
Coordinates34.0148300, -90.4317600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-90.431796, 34.014764)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.56 $25.13
Premium $4.63 $13.64 $27.29
Diesel $5.42 $15.97 $31.95

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tutwiler and Southaven. The current time is 15:24:51.

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.