Origin
New Haven, MS
Morning in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
8:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, MS to Polkville, 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
59m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, MS
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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 65 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
$5.91 one way
$11.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Polkville, MS
Morning in Polkville on Tuesday
Local time
8:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°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
25 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
59m 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 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 Effort
2/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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