Origin
Clarksdale, MS
Afternoon in Clarksdale on Tuesday
Local time
12:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksdale, MS to Southaven, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksdale, MS
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Southaven, MS
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Trip Overview
Clarksdale, MS to Southaven, MS is 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m via US 49 and US 61, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip primarily within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's ideal for a single-day journey, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You'll spend most of your time on well-traveled highways, making it a practical choice for a quick transit or connecting to other regional travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 31.8 mi | 36m |
| US 61 | 25.5 mi | 29m |
| Goodman Road West | 7 mi | 10m |
| 4th Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| US 51 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| MS 6 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Whitworth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Moss Point Drive | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 31.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 4th Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
4th Street
3
Continue on MS 6
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
MS 6
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto US 49; US 61
32 mi
·
36 min
·
US 49; US 61
6
Continue on US 61; MS 4
25 mi
·
29 min
·
US 61; MS 4
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
475 ft
·
13 sec
9
Turn straight onto MS 302
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Goodman Road West
10
Turn left onto US 51
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 51
11
Turn right onto Whitworth Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Whitworth Street
12
Turn right onto Moss Point Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Moss Point Drive
13
At end of road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West
169 ft
·
7 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive West
14
Arrive at destination
Five Oaks Drive West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Clarksdale, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 69.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
US 51
Turn left onto US 51
Navigation decision point
5
69.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Moss Point Drive
Turn right onto Moss Point Drive
Navigation decision point
6
69.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
Five Oaks Drive West
At end of road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.53 one way
$21.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.56 | $23.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Southaven, MS
Afternoon in Southaven on Tuesday
Local time
12:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 49 and US 61. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.8 miles on US 49, providing a consistent pace. This road character suggests a drive where you'll maintain highway speeds for most of the journey, with minimal interruptions. The route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing direct travel over scenic detours.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.8 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 61. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 67.6 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Clarksdale, MS
Full guide →Clarksdale is a town of 15,000 people (2020) in the Mississippi Delta. About an hour south of Memphis, this little podunk town draws visitors from all over the world for its blues clubs and blues history.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.8 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 67.6 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southaven, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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