Southaven, MS to Sunflower, MS is 118.7 miles and takes about 2h 40m via US 61 and Highway 49, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day drive primarily through Mississippi's Southeast region. You'll be on the road for under three hours, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. The majority of this route utilizes major highways, so expect a consistent pace. Consider this drive if you're looking for efficiency and don't need extensive stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.4 miles from Southaven, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 61
63.1 mi
1h 13m
East Street
19.9 mi
29m
Highway 49
14.6 mi
21m
US 49
13.9 mi
20m
State Line Road
3.9 mi
6m
Stateline Road West
2.5 mi
4m
East Quiver Street
0.3 mi
1m
Moss Point Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 63.1 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Sunflower, 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
63 mi·1 hr 13 min·US 61
8
Take the exit onto US 49
14 mi·20 min·US 49
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W
15 mi·21 min·Highway 49
10
Continue on US 49W
20 mi·29 min·East Street
11
Turn right onto East Quiver Street
0.3 mi·1 min·East Quiver Street
12
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
180 ft·7 sec·North Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
North Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 40 minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Southaven in the morning allows ample time to reach Sunflower well before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing; consider a brief break around the halfway point or when fuel is needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $18, so check your gauge before departing. Pay attention to your odometer as you approach the 63.1-mile mark on US 61, as this is the longest continuous section without a planned stop.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.4 miles from Southaven, MS, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.1 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunflower, 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 118.7 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Southaven, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 61 for about 63.1 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 118.7 — 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
83.9 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|US 49W / Highway 49
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W / Highway 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
118.7 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|North Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.93 one way
$35.85 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.68
$39.36
premium
$4.56
$21.31
$42.61
diesel
$5.61
$26.21
$52.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.6
0
$12.46
$5.70
Efficient EV
29.7
0
$10.39
$4.75
EV Truck/SUV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 20, 2026
Origin
Southaven, MS
Late night
in Southaven on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sunflower, MS
Late night
in Sunflower on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
5 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 40m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 77% of the 118.7 miles on major roads like US 61 and Highway 49. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 63.1 miles on US 61, offering a sustained period of highway travel. The profile suggests a consistent experience, likely with limited complex intersections or sharp turns. Expect a steady journey, moving efficiently between your starting point in Southaven and your destination in Sunflower.
77% 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: 63.1 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and East Street. 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 Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Southaven, MS to Sunflower, MS is easy. At 2h 40m with 77% 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 40m. Total distance: 118.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 63.1 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 Sunflower, MS before heading back.
