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Southaven, MS Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Southaven, MS is a local road trip base with 50 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 262 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Southaven, MS head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Southaven, MS, MS

Photo: 大 董

Trip Routes

50

Longest Drive

377.3 mi

Pascagoula, MS

Quickest Drive

1h 53m

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Trips from Southaven, MS

Driving from Southaven, MS

The typical drive from Southaven, MS covers about 262 miles and takes around 5h 2m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 376 miles (7h 14m), while the shortest is just 93 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Southaven, MS include Gautier, MS (376 mi, 7h 14m), Latimer, MS (358.6 mi, 6h 58m), Long Beach, MS (358.5 mi, 6h 55m), Lucedale, MS (342 mi, 6h 31m), and Wiggins, MS (320.3 mi, 6h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.63 per gallon. For the typical 262-mile trip from Southaven, MS, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 24 mapped routes leaving Southaven, MS and 26 routes heading into Southaven, MS, covering 50 total connections. Distances range from 93 to 376 miles.

The longest mapped route from Southaven, MS covers 376 miles and takes approximately 7h 14m. Shorter options start at just 93 miles.

The average route from Southaven, MS runs about 262 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.63/gallon for regular), the average 262-mile trip from Southaven, MS costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Southaven, MS include Gautier, MS, Latimer, MS, Long Beach, MS and Lucedale, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Southaven, MS by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

55,531

Median Income

$76,159

Median Home Value

$214,800

Median Age

35.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Southaven, MS at a Glance

Founded

1980

Elevation

308 ft

Area

0 mi²

City data from Wikidata (Q768007), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Southaven, MS

Southaven is a city in Mississippi. Known as the "Top of Mississippi," the city is the gateway to the Mississippi Delta and minutes from Memphis.

1 Snowden Grove Park, 3335 Pine Tar Alley. (updated Jun 2026) 2 BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove, 6275 Snowden Lane, [email protected]. Open air concert venue. (updated Jun 2026) Mid-South Fair at Landers, 4560 Venture Dr, ☏ +1 662 280-9120. varying hours often beginning at 1PM or 4PM and ending at 10PM. ~10 day long fair during Autumn. ~$10-$15. (updated Jun 2026) 3 Landers Center, 4560 Venture Dr, ☏ +1 662 280-9120. Multipurpose arena hosting various events including concerts. (updated Jun 2026)

Lucky China, 975 Main St, ☏ +1 662 393-5988. La Capital Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar (La Rosa), 474 Church Rd E, ☏ +1 662 470-6263. 11AM-10PM. An inexpensive Mexican restaurant, down the road of Tanger Outlets. (updated Jul 2025)

Southern Inn & Suites Hotel, 8945 Hamilton Road, ☏ +1 662 393-4174. Meeting rooms and hotel accommodations 5 miles from Memphis International Airport. Homestay Horn Lake, 6851 Interstate Blvd, Horn Lake, ☏ +1 662 349-0070.

Travel tips adapted from Southaven on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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