Pascagoula to Southaven is 377.3 miles and takes about 7h 20m via I 55, with a fuel budget near $59 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, beginning in the Southeast region and ending in the same region. For the most part, you'll be on major highways, making it a straightforward drive. Consider this route if you need to cover a good distance efficiently within the state.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
188.6 miles from Pascagoula, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
195.7 mi
3h 31m
US 49
135 mi
2h 46m
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi
23m
I 10
13.9 mi
14m
Denny Avenue
6 mi
9m
Gautier Vancleave Road
3.2 mi
6m
Pascagoula Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 195.7 mi, about 3h 31m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 57 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,443 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~141 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pascagoula, MS and Southaven, MS.
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Start on this road
129 ft·7 sec·this road
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Turn right onto Pascagoula Street
0.4 mi·56 sec·Pascagoula Street
3
Turn left onto US 90
6.0 mi·9 min·Denny Avenue
4
Turn right onto Gautier Vancleave Road
3.2 mi·6 min·Gautier Vancleave Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
14 mi·14 min·I 10
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 46D-BToward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
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Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 46CToward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
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Merge onto MS 15; MS 67
20 mi·23 min·Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
12
Merge onto US 49
40 mi·46 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi·16 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 49
66 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 49
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Jackson
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.9 mi·1 min·US 49
23
Merge onto I 55
196 mi·3 hr 31 min·I 55
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
25
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi·53 sec·Stateline Road West
26
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Millbranch Road
27
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi·53 sec·Haleville Drive
28
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi·28 sec·Five Oaks Drive North
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Arrive at destination
Five Oaks Drive West
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour drive time, starting in the morning is your best bet to complete the trip before dark. With 2 planned stops, you can easily break up the 377.3 miles. The longest stretch is nearly 200 miles on I 55, so plan your refueling before you hit that segment, especially with a fuel cost estimate of $59. Keep an eye on the mileage as you transition from highway to surface roads in the final miles to ensure you stay on track.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188.6 miles from Pascagoula, MS, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 195.7 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 83 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.6 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 13m
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 Pascagoula, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pascagoula, MS
This is one driving day of about 377.3 miles and 7h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Pascagoula, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 195.7 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 23.8 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
23.8 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46D-B
Toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air...
5
23.9 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
24.1 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46C
Toward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
5
24.5 mi into trip|~33m in|MS 15; MS 67 / Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
Merge onto MS 15; MS 67 / Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
44.9 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.99 one way
$115.98 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg132 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$64.14
$128.28
premium
$4.65
$69.03
$138.06
diesel
$5.35
$79.47
$158.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113.2
1
$39.62
$18.11
Efficient EV
94.3
1
$33.01
$15.09
EV Truck/SUV
150.9
1
$52.82
$24.15
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Pascagoula, MS
Afternoon
in Pascagoula on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:37PM CDT until June 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:35PM CDT until June 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Southaven, MS
Afternoon
in Southaven on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:37PM CDT until June 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:35PM CDT until June 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
72°F
New Haven, MS
189 mi in
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 20m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 182.1
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 312.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 97% of the route on interstates. You'll experience about 195.7 miles on I 55 as the longest continuous stretch. The bulk of your travel will be on I 55, meaning frequent exits and potential for urban merging as you approach Southaven. The transition to surface roads will be minimal, occurring only for the last few miles of the trip.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 195.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 377.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
428 ft11 ft
Total Climb
702 ft
Total Descent
402 ft
Highest Point
428 ft
~134.7 mi in
Elevation Range
417 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pascagoula, MS and Southaven, MS, road signs point toward Keesler Air Force Base and Jackson.
Pascagoula is on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, on the east side of the Pascagoula River. Besides beaches, it is the site of considerable industry with the Ingalls Shipbuilding Company and other operations. Hurricane Katrina's forces were so strong here in 2005 that they even damaged US Navy ships. Jimmy Buffett and Channing Tatum spent at least part of their childhood here.
Top landmarks
•Old Spanish Fort — historic house in Mississippi, United States
•Old Pascagoula High School — high school in Mississippi, United States
•Pascagoula station — train station in Pascagoula, Mississippi, USA serving Amtrak
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 20m. Total distance: 377.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 195.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Southaven, MS before the return drive.
