This 231.4-mile journey from Hazlehurst, MS to Southaven, MS is a straightforward drive that can comfortably be completed in about 4 hours and 14 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-55, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it an excellent candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $35 for this drive. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent travel experience. Its simplicity makes it a practical option for those looking to cover ground efficiently between these two Mississippi locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.7 miles from Hazlehurst, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
228.2 mi
4h 7m
Caldwell Drive
1 mi
1m
MS 28
0.6 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
West Gallatin Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 228.2 mi, about 4h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlehurst, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on West Gallatin Street
85 ft·6 sec·West Gallatin Street
2
Turn right onto US 51
1.0 mi·1 min·Caldwell Drive
3
Turn left onto MS 28
0.6 mi·1 min·MS 28
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 55
5
Merge onto I 55
30 mi·32 min·I 55
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
2.1 mi·2 min·I 55
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
196 mi·3 hr 32 min·I 55
Toward Grenada, Memphis
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 4 hour 14 minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day drive. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for any unforeseen delays. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in choosing when and where to take a break, but the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 228 miles, so plan a pause accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $35, and ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. A good tip is to check your tire pressure before leaving Hazlehurst, especially for such a long highway segment.
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 115.7 miles from Hazlehurst, MS, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.2 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 51 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.7 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
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 Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst, MS
This is one driving day of about 231.4 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Hazlehurst, 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 228.2 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 231.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 51 / Caldwell Drive
Turn right onto US 51 / Caldwell Drive
Navigation decision point
4
31.8 mi into trip|~35m in|I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
33.9 mi into trip|~38m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward Grenada, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Grenada, Memphis
5
230.1 mi into trip|~4h 10m 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
5
231.3 mi into trip|~4h 13m in|Five Oaks Drive North
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.95 one way
$69.89 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$38.36
$76.73
premium
$4.56
$41.53
$83.07
diesel
$5.61
$51.09
$102.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.4
0
$24.30
$11.11
Efficient EV
57.9
0
$20.25
$9.26
EV Truck/SUV
92.6
1
$32.40
$14.81
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Hazlehurst, MS
Late night
in Hazlehurst on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Southaven, MS
Late night
in Southaven on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
4 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
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
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 167.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 99% of the drive taking place on major roads like I-55. The bulk of your travel will be along a continuous 228.2-mile stretch on I-55, meaning long periods of consistent speed. While Caldwell Drive and MS 28 are part of the route, they constitute a very small portion of the overall journey. This profile suggests a drive where maintaining steady progress is the main objective, with minimal deviation into slower, more winding local roads.
99% 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: 228.2 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Caldwell Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 51 / Caldwell Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 51 / Caldwell Drive): Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hazlehurst, MS and Southaven, MS, road signs point toward Grenada and Memphis.
Grenada
33.9 mi in|~38m|via I 55
Memphis
33.9 mi in|~38m|via I 55
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 231.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 228.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (US 51 / Caldwell Drive): Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Southaven, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
