Stretching 109.7 miles across Mississippi, this drive from Southaven to Rosedale is a straightforward journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes. You can easily complete this trek in a single day, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer a manageable itinerary without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $17 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. The route transitions through the Southeast, keeping you within the state of Mississippi for the duration of your travel. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.8 miles from Southaven, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 61
79 mi
1h 31m
Mississippi Highway 1
15.4 mi
22m
East Main Street
6.6 mi
11m
State Line Road
3.9 mi
6m
Stateline Road West
2.5 mi
4m
Prospect Avenue
1 mi
1m
Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Moss Point Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 79 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Rosedale, MS.
1
Start on Five Oaks Drive West
169 ft·9 sec·Five Oaks Drive West
2
Turn right onto Mosspoint Drive
168 ft·7 sec·Mosspoint Drive
3
Turn straight onto Moss Point Drive
0.2 mi·48 sec·Moss Point Drive
4
Turn right onto Whitworth Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Whitworth Street
5
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
2.5 mi·4 min·Stateline Road West
6
Continue on State Line Road
3.9 mi·6 min·State Line Road
7
Turn left onto US 61
79 mi·1 hr 31 min·US 61
8
Turn right onto MS 444
6.6 mi·11 min·East Main Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto MS 1
8.7 mi·12 min·Mississippi Highway 1
10
Continue on MS 1
1.0 mi·1 min·Prospect Avenue
11
Continue on MS 1
6.7 mi·9 min·Mississippi Highway 1
12
Continue on MS 1
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
MS 1
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 22-minute drive, you have the advantage of being able to leave at your leisure without worrying about long-haul fatigue. Because there are no mandatory stops listed, you can customize your pace, but remember to factor in potential fuel needs before heading out, given the $17 estimated cost. Check your fuel levels before leaving Southaven, as the 79-mile stretch on US 61 will be your primary focus for the majority of the journey. Keeping your tank topped off will ensure you don't have to hunt for stations during that longest highway stretch. Use the flexibility of this short distance to your benefit by planning your arrival to align perfectly with your arrival in Rosedale.
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 54.8 miles from Southaven, MS, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.8 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosedale, 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 109.7 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Southaven, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 61 for about 79 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
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 92.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Mosspoint Drive
Turn right onto Mosspoint Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Whitworth Street
Turn right onto Whitworth Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Stateline Road West
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
Navigation decision point
5
92.5 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1
At end of road, turn left onto MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.57 one way
$33.13 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.19
$36.37
premium
$4.56
$19.69
$39.38
diesel
$5.61
$24.22
$48.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.9
0
$11.52
$5.27
Efficient EV
27.4
0
$9.60
$4.39
EV Truck/SUV
43.9
0
$15.36
$7.02
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rosedale, MS
Late night
in Rosedale on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Jonestown, MS
55 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
1 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 22m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 71.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on major roads like US 61, Mississippi Highway 1, and East Main Street. You will spend the bulk of your momentum on US 61, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 79 miles. The road’s personality is defined by these steady highway miles, allowing for a consistent pace as you transition between the thoroughfares. While the drive remains highway-dominant, you should be prepared for the shift in road character as you move from the primary US 61 corridor toward the local segments near your destination. It is a predictable experience behind the wheel, perfect for those who prefer steady cruising over technical or winding backroads.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and Mississippi Highway 1. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mosspoint Drive.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Southaven, MS to Rosedale, MS is easy. At 2h 22m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mosspoint Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Whitworth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Stateline Road West): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 109.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 79 miles on US 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mosspoint Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Whitworth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Stateline Road West): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. 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 Rosedale, MS before heading back.
