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Trip from Southaven, MS to Shelby, MS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

92.6 mi

149 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

Downtown Shelby, MS, MS

Shelby, MS

John Kostopoulos

Trip Overview

The drive from Southaven, MS to Shelby, MS covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 61, State Line Road, Stateline Road West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.2 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

46.3 miles from Southaven, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 61 84.2 mi 1h 38m
State Line Road 3.9 mi 6m
Stateline Road West 2.5 mi 4m
North Broadway Street 1.5 mi 2m
Moss Point Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Whitworth Street 0.2 mi <1m
Five Oaks Drive West <0.1 mi <1m
Mosspoint Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 61 — 84.2 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Shelby, 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

84 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US 61
8

Turn right onto MS 161

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
9

Arrive at destination

MS 161

Trip Plan

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 46.3 miles from Southaven, MS, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.2 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 20 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.3 miles or 58m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelby, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Southaven, MS

This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 84.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Tunica, MS

46 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

Horn Lake, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Helena-West Helena, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Southaven, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 61 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 91.1 — 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

4
91.1 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | MS 161 / North Broadway Street

Turn right onto MS 161 / North Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.57 one way

$27.13 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $15.06 $30.12
premium $4.49 $16.35 $32.71
diesel $5.60 $20.41 $40.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.8 0 $9.72 $4.44
Efficient EV 23.2 0 $8.10 $3.70
EV Truck/SUV 37 0 $12.96 $5.93

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Southaven, MS

Late night in Southaven on Friday

Local time

2:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

99°F

Sunny

SSE 0 to 5 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:00AM CDT until September 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:48PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Shelby, MS

Late night in Shelby on Friday

Local time

2:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Sunny

SSE 0 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:00AM CDT until September 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:48PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

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

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 53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 70.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

92.6 mi in 1h 53m, mostly highway — 84.2 mi of that is on US 61.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.2 mi on US 61.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and State Line Road. 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 Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Southaven, MS to Shelby, MS is easy. At 1h 53m with 91% 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

311 ft 155 ft

Total Climb

6 ft

Total Descent

161 ft

Highest Point

311 ft

Elevation Range

156 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Southaven, MS

Full guide →

Founded 1980

Southaven is a city in Mississippi. Known as the "Top of Mississippi," the city is the gateway to the Mississippi Delta and minutes from Memphis.

Arriving in Shelby, MS

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 84.2 miles on US 61. 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: 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 Shelby, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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