New Haven, MS to Polkville, MS is 39.1 miles and takes about 59 minutes via MS 35 and Highway 18, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Mississippi. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick transit between these locations. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about complex navigation or lengthy stops.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 35
16.9 mi
25m
Highway 18
8.5 mi
12m
State Highway 541
5.1 mi
8m
State Highway 13
4 mi
5m
White Oak Avenue
1.9 mi
2m
Highway 13 North
1.4 mi
2m
MS 28
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MS 35
— 16.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, MS and Polkville, MS.
1
Start on MS 35
4.2 mi·6 min·MS 35
2
Turn right onto MS 28; MS 35
1.3 mi·2 min·MS 28; MS 35
3
Turn left onto MS 35
13 mi·18 min·MS 35
4
Turn left onto MS 18
1.9 mi·2 min·White Oak Avenue
5
Continue on MS 18
8.5 mi·12 min·Highway 18
6
Turn right onto MS 541
5.1 mi·8 min·State Highway 541
7
Turn right onto MS 13
1.4 mi·2 min·Highway 13 North
8
Continue on MS 13
4.0 mi·5 min·State Highway 13
9
Turn left
95 ft·7 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from New Haven, 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.2 mi into trip|~6m in|MS 28; MS 35
Turn right onto MS 28; MS 35
Navigation decision point
3
5.6 mi into trip|~8m in|MS 35
Turn left onto MS 35
Navigation decision point
3
18.2 mi into trip|~27m in|MS 18 / White Oak Avenue
Turn left onto MS 18 / White Oak Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
28.7 mi into trip|~42m in|MS 541 / State Highway 541
Turn right onto MS 541 / State Highway 541
Navigation decision point
4
39.1 mi into trip|~59m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.43 one way
$10.86 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$6.07
$12.15
premium
$4.29
$6.60
$13.20
diesel
$4.80
$7.38
$14.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.7
0
$4.11
$1.88
Efficient EV
9.8
0
$3.42
$1.56
EV Truck/SUV
15.6
0
$5.47
$2.50
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Jul 20, 2026
Origin
New Haven, MS
Late night
in New Haven on Monday
Local time
2:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
N 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 6:11PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 19 at 4:14PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Polkville, MS
Late night
in Polkville on Monday
Local time
2:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 6:11PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 19 at 4:14PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
97°F
Raleigh, MS
20 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
59m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 95% of the 39.1 miles on major roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 16.9 miles on MS 35, offering a consistent cruising experience. The majority of your travel will be on these faster roads, with only a brief transition to surface roads as you near Polkville.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on MS 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 35 and Highway 18. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near MS 28; MS 35.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Haven, MS to Polkville, MS is easy. At 59m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (MS 28; MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (MS 18 / White Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on MS 35. 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 4.2 miles (MS 28; MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (MS 18 / White Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Polkville, MS before heading back.
