Origin
Marks, MS
Late night in Marks on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marks, 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 26m
Distance
70.5 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marks, MS
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Southaven, MS
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Trip Overview
This 70.5-mile drive from Marks to Southaven, Mississippi, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Designed as a single-day journey, the route primarily utilizes major highways, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this short excursion is budget-friendly. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. It's a practical option for those looking to cover ground quickly without the need for an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 47.6 mi | 51m |
| US 278 | 21 mi | 30m |
| Stateline Road West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Millbranch Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Haleville Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Five Oaks Drive North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 47.6 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marks, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on 1st Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
361 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto MS 3
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
4
Turn right onto US 278; MS 6
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US 278; MS 6
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
6
Merge onto I 55
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 55
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
8
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stateline Road West
9
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Millbranch Road
10
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Haleville Drive
11
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive North
12
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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Marks, 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 and 70.4 — 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
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 3 / Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Turn right onto MS 3 / Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Navigation decision point
5
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Haleville Drive
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
Navigation decision point
5
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Five Oaks Drive North
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Late night in Southaven on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Como, MS
35 mi in
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
21 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 26m 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 experience, with 97% of the drive on major roads like I-55 and US-278. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 47.6 miles on I-55, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While largely a highway grind, the inclusion of Stateline Road West provides a slight variation. This route prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways, so be prepared for a driving experience geared towards covering distance.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.6 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 278. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m 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: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 3 / Martin Luther King Junior Drive): Navigation decision point; at 69.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
357 ft
161 ft
Total Climb
338 ft
Total Descent
189 ft
Highest Point
357 ft
~35.3 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 26m in
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Horn Lake, MS
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 26m in
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Southaven, MS
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteEgg King Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 26m in
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
McDonald's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteHappy Daze
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1h 16m in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Nesbit, MS
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteDomino's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1h 26m in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Southaven, MS
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteSonic
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
38min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Sardis, MS
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 08:00-20:00
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
29min in
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Batesville, MS
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
38min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteBoosters Club Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 26m in
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
American League Park
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
29min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Patton Lane Park
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
29min in
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Horn Lake Community Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 26m in
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Coldwater Point Public Use Area
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
57min in
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Mound D
Archaeological_site
Early in the drive, right off the route
29min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Mound C
Archaeological_site
Early in the drive, right off the route
29min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Mound B
Archaeological_site
Early in the drive, right off the route
29min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Mound A
Archaeological_site
Early in the drive, right off the route
29min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Days Inn Southaven
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
1h 26m in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Southaven, MS
Visit websiteSouthaven Inn
Motel
Near the end, right off the route
1h 26m in
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Days Inn
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
1h 26m in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Horn Lake, MS
Visit websiteBEST WESTERN PLUS Goodman Inn & Suites
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
1h 26m in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Horn Lake
Visit websiteMotel 6 Memphis
Motel
Near the end, short detour
1h 26m in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Candlewood Suites Memphis - Southaven
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
1h 26m in
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.6 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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. 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: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 3 / Martin Luther King Junior Drive): Navigation decision point; at 69.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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