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Trip from Southaven, MS to Bruce, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

101.6 mi

164 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Southaven, MS, MS

Southaven, MS

大 董

town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA

Bruce, MS

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Trip Overview

This 101.6-mile drive from Southaven, MS, to Bruce, MS, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-55, US-278, and MS-9W, this journey focuses on efficient highway travel. With an estimated fuel cost of around $15, it's an economical option for exploring Mississippi. The relatively short distance and straightforward route make it ideal for a day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, offering a consistent regional experience throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.8 miles from Southaven, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 47.2 mi 50m
US 278 24.1 mi 29m
MS 9W 22.1 mi 32m
MS 7 6.2 mi 8m
Stateline Road West 0.3 mi <1m
Millbranch Road 0.2 mi <1m
Haleville Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Five Oaks Drive West 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 47.2 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Bruce, MS.

1

Start on Five Oaks Drive West

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Five Oaks Drive West
2

Turn right onto Haleville Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Haleville Drive
3

At end of road, turn left onto Millbranch Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Millbranch Road
4

Turn right onto Stateline Road West

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Stateline Road West
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 59 sec
6

Merge onto I 55; I 69

47 mi · 50 min · I 55; I 69
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
8

Keep slight left at fork

328 ft · 10 sec
9

Merge onto US 278; MS 6

24 mi · 29 min · US 278; MS 6
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 12 sec
12

Merge onto MS 7

6.2 mi · 8 min · MS 7
13

Enter roundabout onto MS 9W

244 ft · 3 sec · MS 9W
Toward MS 9W South: Bruce
14

Continue on MS 9W

22 mi · 32 min · MS 9W
Toward MS 9W South: Bruce
15

Turn left onto West Johnson Street

423 ft · 18 sec · West Johnson Street
16

Arrive at destination

West Johnson Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow ample time to reach Bruce and still have a full day ahead. The longest stretch on I-55 is over 47 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. While there are no designated stops in the data, remember to take brief breaks as needed to stay alert. The $15 fuel estimate is a good starting point for budgeting your trip, ensuring you're prepared for the journey.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from Southaven, MS, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 22 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.8 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bruce, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Southaven, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Southaven, MS

This is one driving day of about 101.6 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Southaven, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 47.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown University, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

University, MS

51 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

Hernando, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Batesville, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Southaven, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hernando's Underground Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hernando, Mississippi

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 14.5

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16622983348

Visit website

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Senatobia, Mississippi

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Shadrachs Coffee Oxford

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oxford, Mississippi

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.6

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16627070540

Visit website

Hernando's Underground Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 14.5

Hernando, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16622983348

Visit website

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 29

Senatobia, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+16623018538

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 50.8

Batesville, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+16625638941

Visit website

Yamato Sushi & Steakhouse of Senatobia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29

Senatobia, MS

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+16623011478

Visit website

SnoCreation Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.5

Sardis, Mississippi

Hours: 11:30 am–7 pm

+16622679709

Shadrachs Coffee Oxford

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.6

Oxford, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16627070540

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72.6

Oxford, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

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Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Horn Lake, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 14.5

Hernando, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19013102301

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 7.3

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.8 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 7.3

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 72.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Haleville Drive

Turn right onto Haleville Drive

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Millbranch Road

At end of road, turn left onto Millbranch Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
48.7 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
48.8 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 278; MS 6

Merge onto US 278; MS 6

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
72.9 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.34 one way

$30.69 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $16.84 $33.69
premium $4.56 $18.24 $36.47
diesel $5.61 $22.43 $44.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.5 0 $10.67 $4.88
Efficient EV 25.4 0 $8.89 $4.06
EV Truck/SUV 40.6 0 $14.22 $6.50

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Southaven, MS

Late night in Southaven on Sunday

Local time

2:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bruce, MS

Late night in Bruce on Sunday

Local time

2:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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

2h 6m 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 highway-focused experience for this 101.6-mile journey, with 76% of the drive on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.2 miles on I-55, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. As you transition to US-278 and MS-9W, the character of the drive may shift, offering a different feel than the interstate. Overall, this route prioritizes forward momentum with its emphasis on major roadways, making it a practical and efficient way to travel between Southaven and Bruce.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 278. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Haleville Drive.

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 101.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Haleville Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Millbranch Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 48.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

454 ft 266 ft

Total Climb

355 ft

Total Descent

387 ft

Highest Point

454 ft

~72.6 mi in

Elevation Range

188 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Southaven, MS to Bruce, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Water Valley along the way.

Water Valley

72.9 mi in | ~1h 24m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 101.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Bruce, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Haleville Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Millbranch Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 48.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bruce, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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