How far is Yazoo City, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Yazoo City, MS to Southaven, MS is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (240 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
177.72 mi
02h 51m
Flight
149.15 mi
240.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.15 mi
Kilometers
240.03 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.72 mi
Kilometers
286.01 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sat, May 23, 2:49 PM CDT
Return by in Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 5:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yazoo City
2026-05-23T11:57
Arrive Southaven
Sat, May 23, 2:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yazoo City
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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Yazoo City
89 mi
01h 25m
To Southaven
88.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City and Southaven.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    20 m · 5 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1496 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on College Street

    1066 ft · 49 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · Dunn Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Ward Street

    1164 ft · 56 sec · North Ward Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2122 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Hwy 16

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Hwy 16

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Highway 16

    950 ft · 19 sec · Old Highway 16

  11. 11

    Continue on Mississippi 433

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi 433

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    151.3 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yazoo City 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mississippi 433
153 mi · 86%
East Broadway Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Old Hwy 16
1.32 mi · 1%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Grand Avenue
0.28 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Mississippi 433

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 42m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
149.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 25m from Yazoo City
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yazoo City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yazoo City to Southaven?

The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Yazoo City and 88.7 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 149.1 miles (240 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.74 one way or $47.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yazoo City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yazoo City and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 149.15 mi (240.03 km).

Yazoo City

#1 Yazoo City

City in Mississippi, United States

Population10,869
Coordinates32.8551300, -90.4056500
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: East 5th Street (-90.405664, 32.855106)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.74 L · about $23.74
Round trip
$47.49
12.54 gal · 47.48 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.74 $47.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.70 $53.41
Premium $4.63 $29.00 $58.00
Diesel $5.42 $33.95 $67.90

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yazoo City and Southaven. The current time is 11:57:56.

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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.