How far is Walls, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Walls, MS to Southaven, MS is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.25 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.2 mi
13.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.2 mi
Kilometers
13.2 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.25 mi
Kilometers
16.5 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Walls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walls
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Walls
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Horn Lake
MS

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

From Walls
5.2 mi
00h 08m
To Southaven
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McLemore Drive

    4 m · 1 sec · McLemore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · West Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    720 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    28 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2239 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodman Road West

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Goodman Road West

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Whitworth Street

    1362 ft · 43 sec · Whitworth Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Moss Point Drive

    1248 ft · 1 min · Moss Point Drive

  11. 11

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

    52 m · 8 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
7.45 mi · 73%
Whitworth Street
0.26 mi · 3%
Moss Point Drive
0.24 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.15 mi · 2%
East Railroad Avenue
0.14 mi · 1%
West Railroad Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Turn right onto Goodman Road West

7.45 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
8.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horn Lake
00h 08m from Walls
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walls 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 Walls to Southaven?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Horn Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Walls and 5 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Horn Lake

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

20 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walls and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 8.2 mi (13.2 km).

Walls

#1 Walls

Town in Mississippi

Population1,441
Coordinates34.9582400, -90.1525600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: McLemore Drive (-90.152591, 34.958167)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.37 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.73
0.72 gal · 2.74 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.36 $2.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.53 $3.07
Premium $4.63 $1.67 $3.33
Diesel $5.42 $1.95 $3.90

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 Walls and Southaven. The current time is 03:17:01.

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.