Southaven, MS Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Southaven, MS is a local road trip base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 289 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Southaven, MS head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
377.3 mi
Pascagoula, MS
Quickest Drive
3h 36m
Walnut Grove, MS
Plan Around Southaven, MS
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Continue From Southaven, MS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Southaven, MS
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Driving from Southaven, MS
The typical drive from Southaven, MS covers about 289 miles and takes around 5h 37m. 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 176 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Southaven, MS include Gautier, MS (376 mi, 7h 14m), Long Beach, MS (358.5 mi, 6h 55m), Lucedale, MS (342 mi, 6h 31m), Lumberton, MS (308.5 mi, 5h 50m), and Belmont, MS (305.1 mi, 6h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 289-mile trip from Southaven, MS, budget about $43 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 9 mapped routes leaving Southaven, MS and 2 routes heading into Southaven, MS, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 176 to 376 miles.
The longest mapped route from Southaven, MS covers 376 miles and takes approximately 7h 14m. Shorter options start at just 176 miles.
The average route from Southaven, MS runs about 289 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 289-mile trip from Southaven, MS costs roughly $43 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, Long Beach, MS, Lucedale, MS and Lumberton, 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. (updated Oct 2020) 2 BankPlus Amphitheater. Open air concert venue. (updated Oct 2020) Mid-South Fair, 4560 Venture Dr. (updated Oct 2020) 3 Landers Center. Sports arena. (updated Oct 2020)
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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