Origin
New Albany, MS
Morning in New Albany on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Albany, 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
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
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.
New Albany, MS
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Southaven, MS
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Trip Overview
New Albany to Southaven is 72 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via I 22 and I 55, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward and efficient path. It's a short enough drive that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, and the modest fuel cost keeps it budget-friendly. Consider this a simple point-to-point transit with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 58.8 mi | 1h 2m |
| Goodman Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| I 55 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Bankhead Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Highway 30 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stateline Road West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Millbranch Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Haleville Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on Highland Street
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Highland Street
2
Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Railroad Avenue
3
Turn right onto MS 178
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bankhead Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Highway 30 West
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Highway 30 West
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis
6
Merge onto I 22; US 78
59 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 22; US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
8
Keep slight left at fork
195 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn left onto MS 302
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Goodman Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Memphis
11
Merge onto I 55; I 69
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55; I 69
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
13
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stateline Road West
14
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Millbranch Road
15
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Haleville Drive
16
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive North
17
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
36 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 36 miles from New Albany, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 60.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 178 / West Bankhead Street
Turn right onto MS 178 / West Bankhead Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Highway 30 West
Turn left onto Highway 30 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 22; US 78
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.87 one way
$21.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.94 | $23.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.92 | $25.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
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
Morning in Southaven on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
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
2 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?
This drive is 84% highway, with the majority of your time spent on I 22. You'll experience a longest stretch of 58.8 miles on I 22 before transitioning. The final leg involves Goodman Road and I 55, which will likely have more frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent, mostly unimpeded cruising experience for most of the 72 miles.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.8 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and Goodman Road. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MS 178 / West Bankhead Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 178 / West Bankhead Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Highway 30 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 72 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.8 miles on I 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Southaven, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (MS 178 / West Bankhead Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Highway 30 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield. 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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