How far is Walnut Grove, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Walnut Grove, MS to Southaven, MS is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
82.33 mi
01h 32m
Flight
72.75 mi
117.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.75 mi
Kilometers
117.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.33 mi
Kilometers
132.5 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sat, Apr 18, 6:02 AM CDT
Return by in Walnut Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Grove
2026-04-18T04:29
Arrive Southaven
Sat, Apr 18, 6:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Grove
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
Lula
MS

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Walnut Grove
42.8 mi
00h 46m
To Southaven
39.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and Southaven.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Alligator - Rena Lara Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Alligator - Rena Lara Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Highway 1

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mississippi Highway 1

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Sherard Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Sherard Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3179 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.8 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    145 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Goodman Road West

    7 mi · 11 min · Goodman Road West

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Whitworth Street

    1362 ft · 43 sec · Whitworth Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Moss Point Drive

    1248 ft · 1 min · Moss Point Drive

  16. 16

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

    52 m · 8 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Grove 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
61.2 mi · 74%
Sherard Road
7.46 mi · 9%
Goodman Road West
6.98 mi · 8%
Mississippi Highway 1
5.89 mi · 7%
Alligator - Rena Lara Road
0.93 mi · 1%
Whitworth Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Merge slight left

31.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lula
00h 46m from Walnut Grove
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walnut Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Grove to Southaven?

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Lula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Walnut Grove and 39.5 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walnut Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Lula

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

85 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

108 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 72.75 mi (117.08 km).

Walnut Grove

#1 Walnut Grove

City in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,658
Coordinates34.1403900, -90.7695500
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.769609, 34.140427)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $11.02
Round trip
$22.04
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.02 $22.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.39 $24.79
Premium $4.63 $13.46 $26.92
Diesel $5.42 $15.76 $31.52

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut Grove and Southaven. The current time is 04:29:52.

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.