How far is Vardaman, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Vardaman, MS to Southaven, MS is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
119.67 mi
02h 07m
Flight
90.46 mi
145.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.46 mi
Kilometers
145.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.67 mi
Kilometers
192.59 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM CDT
Return by in Vardaman
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vardaman
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Southaven
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vardaman
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
Taylor
MS

Village in Mississippi, United States

From Vardaman
59.8 mi
01h 03m
To Southaven
59.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
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 Vardaman and Southaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sweet Potato Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · East Sweet Potato Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Sweet Potato Street

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Sweet Potato Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Veterans Avenue

    1605 ft · 29 sec · East Veterans Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    98 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Murphree Street

    31 mi · 46 min · South Murphree Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    20 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    1511 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 North
78.6 mi · 66%
South Murphree Street
31 mi · 26%
Sweet Potato Street
7.56 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
East Veterans Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

MS 7 North

Merge slight left

47.3 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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
01h 03m from Vardaman
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vardaman 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 Vardaman to Southaven?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Vardaman and 59.8 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

100 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

105 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vardaman and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 90.46 mi (145.58 km).

Vardaman

#1 Vardaman

City in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,259
Coordinates33.8756700, -89.1772900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sweet Potato Avenue (-89.177282, 33.875622)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $15.98
Round trip
$31.96
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.98 $31.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.97 $35.95
Premium $4.63 $19.52 $39.04
Diesel $5.42 $22.85 $45.70

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 Vardaman and Southaven. The current time is 19:22:01.

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.