Road Trips from Southaven, MS
Looking for a quick escape from Southaven? You've got options ranging from short, 3-hour drives to longer, 7-hour excursions. Many routes stick to highways, making for efficient travel, and several include access to national monuments like the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. If you're aiming for a day trip, there are plenty of choices within a 4-hour radius. For a more substantial journey, consider heading south towards the coast or exploring areas with multiple park options.
Total Routes
22
Shortest
3.6h
With Parks Nearby
22
Full-day getaway
Walnut Grove, MS
3h 36m175.8 mi one way
This 3.6-hour drive is a solid option for a day trip, clocking in at 175.8 miles. It offers a high drive score of 9 and includes access to the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, making it a convenient choice if you want to visit a park without extending your travel time significantly.
Byram, MS
3h 47m207.1 mi one way
Raymond, MS
3h 56m210.3 mi one way
Terry, MS
3h 53m213.2 mi one way
Weekend trip
18 total in this range
Forest, MS
4h191.8 mi one way
Covering 191.8 miles and taking 4 hours, this drive has a strong drive score of 9. Like several other nearby destinations, it offers access to the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, fitting well within a day's travel.
Waynesboro, MS
5h 40m290.4 mi one way
Wiggins, MS
6h 6m320.3 mi one way
Morgantown, MS
5h 37m302.1 mi one way
Beechwood, MS
4h 20m233.1 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Forest, MS
4h191.8 mi one way
Walnut Grove, MS
3h 36m175.8 mi one way
Byram, MS
3h 47m207.1 mi one way
Waynesboro, MS
5h 40m290.4 mi one way
Forest, MS
4h191.8 mi one way
Wiggins, MS
6h 6m320.3 mi one way
Natchez, MS
5h 41m304.7 mi one way
Gautier, MS
7h 14m376 mi one way
Waynesboro, MS
5h 40m290.4 mi one way
Wiggins, MS
6h 6m320.3 mi one way
Morgantown, MS
5h 37m302.1 mi one way
Beechwood, MS
4h 20m233.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant weather for exploring the parks accessible from these routes, such as the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
Summer
Summer travel is feasible on these mostly highway routes, with opportunities to visit parks like the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance drives to destinations near the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, offering scenic park experiences.
Winter
Winter travel is straightforward on these highway-focused routes, allowing access to historical monuments year-round.
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