Calhoun City to Southaven is 111.9 miles and takes about 2 hours 21 minutes via I 55, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to a more northern part of the state. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given its relatively short duration, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day journey, allowing for a relaxed start or an early arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.9 miles from Calhoun City, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
47.3 mi
50m
South Murphree Street
31 mi
46m
US 278
23.9 mi
28m
MS 7
6.5 mi
8m
Main Street
1.1 mi
1m
Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
<1m
Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
<1m
MS 8
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 47.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun City, MS and Southaven, MS.
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Start on MS 8; MS 9
0.2 mi·24 sec·MS 8; MS 9
2
Continue on MS 9
1.1 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Continue on MS 9
31 mi·46 min·South Murphree Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Enter roundabout onto MS 7
65 ft·0 sec·MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
5
Continue on MS 7
6.5 mi·8 min·MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
7
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
24 mi·28 min·US 278; MS 6
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
9
Merge onto I 55
47 mi·50 min·I 55
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
11
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi·53 sec·Stateline Road West
12
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Millbranch Road
13
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi·53 sec·Haleville Drive
14
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi·28 sec·Five Oaks Drive North
15
Arrive at destination
Five Oaks Drive West
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 111.9-mile trip with a duration of just over 2 hours, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush and to enjoy daylight for the entire journey. While there are no designated stops in the data, planning a quick break around the halfway point, perhaps after covering the longest stretch on I 55, is always a good idea for stretching your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $17, suggesting fewer major fuel stops will be necessary.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.9 miles from Calhoun City, MS, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southaven, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Calhoun City, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Calhoun City, MS
This is one driving day of about 111.9 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Calhoun City, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 47.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 32.4 and 111.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
32.4 mi into trip|~48m in|MS 7
Enter roundabout onto MS 7 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
3
38.9 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
110.6 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward Southaven, Horn Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
4
111.5 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|Haleville Drive
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
Navigation decision point
5
111.7 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|Five Oaks Drive North
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.90 one way
$33.80 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.55
$37.10
premium
$4.56
$20.08
$40.17
diesel
$5.61
$24.71
$49.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.6
0
$11.75
$5.37
Efficient EV
28
0
$9.79
$4.48
EV Truck/SUV
44.8
0
$15.67
$7.16
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Calhoun City, MS
Late night
in Calhoun City on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Southaven, MS
Late night
in Southaven on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 70% of the route utilizing major highways like I 55. You'll experience a significant stretch of 47.3 miles on I 55 without much interruption, offering a steady pace. While the majority is highway, the initial departure from Calhoun City involves South Murphree Street and US 278, providing a brief transition before merging onto the faster interstate. Expect a consistent driving experience for most of the 2 hours and 21 minutes.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.3 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South Murphree Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 32.4 miles in near MS 7.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.4 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 111.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 47.3 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.4 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southaven, MS before heading back.
