How far is Waynesboro, MS from Southaven, MS?
The driving distance from Waynesboro, MS to Southaven, MS is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesboro and Southaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro and Southaven.
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Start on Azalea Drive
1427 ft · 34 sec · Azalea Drive
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Turn left onto Mississippi Drive
3.4 mi · 6 min · Mississippi Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 7 min
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5.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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4.7 mi · 5 min
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5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Waynesboro and Southaven.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 78
Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Waynesboro and Sunny near Southaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waynesboro to Southaven?
The road trip is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km) and usually takes 04h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Waynesboro and 128.9 miles from Southaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.66 one way or $73.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waynesboro and Sunny near Southaven.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 242.18 mi (389.75 km).
#1 Waynesboro
City in Mississippi
| Population | 4,866 |
| Coordinates | 31.6748800, -88.6461500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.66 | $73.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.23 | $82.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.77 | $89.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.42 | $104.83 |
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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