This 188.9-mile drive from Flora, MS, to Southaven, MS, will take you about 3 hours and 36 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-55, it's a straightforward highway-focused journey that's perfect for a single-day trip. Budget around $29 for fuel, and expect a smooth ride with just one recommended stop. The route stays within the Southeast region, making for a consistent travel experience without significant landscape changes. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two Mississippi points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.4 miles from Flora, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
171.2 mi
3h 3m
East Main Street
3.3 mi
5m
Canton-Flora Road
1 mi
1m
MS 22
0.7 mi
1m
Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
<1m
Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 171.2 mi, about 3h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flora, MS and Southaven, MS.
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Start on MS 22
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Main Street
2
Continue on MS 22
1.0 mi·1 min·Canton-Flora Road
3
Continue on MS 22
3.1 mi·5 min·East Main Street
4
Keep slight left at fork
11 mi·19 min
5
Continue on MS 22
0.7 mi·1 min·MS 22
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
7
Merge onto I 55
171 mi·3 hr 3 min·I 55
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
9
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi·53 sec·Stateline Road West
10
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Millbranch Road
11
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi·53 sec·Haleville Drive
12
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi·28 sec·Five Oaks Drive North
13
Arrive at destination
Five Oaks Drive West
Trip Plan
Given the 3.5-hour duration, departing in the morning allows ample time to reach Southaven without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch being over 170 miles, plan your break strategically. Consider stopping around the halfway point or when you begin to feel fatigued. The fuel cost is estimated at $29, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you begin, especially if you plan to drive the longest stretch on I-55 without a fuel stop.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.4 miles from Flora, MS, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 171.2 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 42 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.4 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 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 Flora, 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 Flora, MS
This is one driving day of about 188.9 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Flora, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 171.2 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 188.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.3 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
16.1 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
187.6 mi into trip|~3h 32m 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
188.5 mi into trip|~3h 34m in|Haleville Drive
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
Navigation decision point
5
188.7 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|Five Oaks Drive North
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.53 one way
$57.06 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$31.32
$62.63
premium
$4.56
$33.91
$67.81
diesel
$5.61
$41.71
$83.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.7
0
$19.83
$9.07
Efficient EV
47.2
0
$16.53
$7.56
EV Truck/SUV
75.6
0
$26.45
$12.09
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 17, 2026
Origin
Flora, MS
Late night
in Flora on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Southaven, MS
Late night
in Southaven on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 5 mph11% chanceLive forecast
83°F
Winona, MS
94 mi in
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
19 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
3h 36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 6.5
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 123.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-dominant experience, with 91% of the drive on major roads like I-55. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 171.2 miles on I-55, meaning extended periods of consistent speed. The journey begins on local roads like Canton-Flora Road and East Main Street before merging onto the interstate. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, ideal for covering ground quickly.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 171.2 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and East Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flora, MS to Southaven, MS is easy. At 3h 36m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 187.6 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 3h 36m. Total distance: 188.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 171.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 187.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Southaven, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
