Origin
Southaven, MS
Morning in Southaven on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southaven, MS to New Albany, 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
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southaven, MS
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New Albany, MS
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Trip Overview
Southaven, MS to New Albany, MS is 72.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via US 78 and I-55, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Mississippi, making it a straightforward trip within the Southeast region. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll find yourself on well-maintained roads for most of the way, with minimal need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 58.8 mi | 1h 3m |
| Goodman Road West | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| I 55 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Bankhead Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Highway 30 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stateline Road West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Millbranch Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Haleville Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 78
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and New Albany, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55; I 69
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
8
At end of road, turn left onto MS 302
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Goodman Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
10
Merge onto US 78
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford
12
Turn left onto MS 30
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
MS 30
13
Continue on Highway 30 West
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Highway 30 West
14
At end of road, turn right onto MS 178
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bankhead Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Snider Street
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
Snider Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Highland Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Highland Street
17
Arrive at destination
Highland Street
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 36.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 71.1 — 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
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MS 302 / Goodman Road West
At end of road, turn left onto MS 302 / Goodman Road West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
MS 178 / West Bankhead Street
At end of road, turn right onto MS 178 / West Bankhead Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.90 one way
$21.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 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 | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
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
New Albany, MS
Morning in New Albany on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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 cooler 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 primarily on highways, with 84% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a long stretch of 58.8 miles on US 78, offering a consistent cruising experience. The transition to surface roads will occur after this main highway segment, introducing a different driving feel with potentially more local traffic and intersections. Expect a predominantly rural feel for much of the drive, punctuated by the frequent exits characteristic of major roadways.
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 US 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and Goodman Road West. 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
5/10
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 72.2 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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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: 72.2 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 US 78. 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.
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 (Haleville Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Millbranch Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 New Albany, 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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