Southaven, MS to Taylorsville, MS is 257.4 miles and takes about 4h 56m via I 55 and Highway 49 South, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the northern part of the state down into the Southeast region. Given its relatively short duration and predominantly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip that's well-suited for a single day of driving. You'll encounter a high percentage of highway miles, making for efficient travel between these two points. Plan for a smooth and direct transit with minimal complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.7 miles from Southaven, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
195.5 mi
3h 31m
Highway 49 South
39.8 mi
48m
Laurel Drive
9.8 mi
14m
North Railroad Street
8.6 mi
12m
US 49
0.7 mi
1m
Pinola Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
Stateline Road West
0.3 mi
<1m
Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 195.5 mi, about 3h 31m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 57 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,443 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~141 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Taylorsville, 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
195 mi·3 hr 31 min·I 55; I 69
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
9
Merge onto US 49
40 mi·48 min·Highway 49 South
10
Turn left onto MS 28
280 ft·8 sec·MS 28
11
At end of road, turn right onto MS 28
0.3 mi·45 sec·Pinola Drive
12
At end of road, turn left onto MS 28; MS 149
432 ft·9 sec·MS 28; MS 149
13
Turn right onto Co-Op Road Southeast
0.1 mi·34 sec·Co-Op Road Southeast
14
Turn right onto MS 28
9.8 mi·14 min·Laurel Drive
15
Continue on MS 28
8.6 mi·12 min·North Railroad Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto MS 28; MS 37
115 ft·7 sec·Welcome Street
17
Turn left onto MS 28
0.2 mi·16 sec·Front Street
18
Arrive at destination
MS 28
Trip Plan
For this 4h 56m drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid any potential evening traffic. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs. With 195.5 miles on I 55 before you transition to Highway 49 South, you might want to plan a fuel stop before you get off the interstate, as services can become more spread out on the latter part of the route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you head into the more rural stretches of Highway 49.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 128.7 miles from Southaven, MS, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 195.5 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 57 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.7 miles or 2h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylorsville, 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 257.4 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 I 55 for about 195.5 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 238.5 — 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
196.8 mi into trip|~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattie...
6
197.7 mi into trip|~3h 36m in|US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
6
238.5 mi into trip|~4h 27m in|MS 28; MS 149
At end of road, turn left onto MS 28; MS 149
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.56 one way
$79.13 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$43.76
$87.52
premium
$4.65
$47.09
$94.18
diesel
$5.35
$54.22
$108.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.2
0
$27.03
$12.36
Efficient EV
64.4
0
$22.52
$10.30
EV Truck/SUV
103
1
$36.04
$16.47
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 May 30, 2026
Origin
Southaven, MS
Afternoon
in Southaven on Wednesday
Local time
3:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 8:23PM CDT until June 1 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 8:21PM CDT until June 2 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Taylorsville, MS
Afternoon
in Taylorsville on Wednesday
Local time
3:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 8:23PM CDT until June 1 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 8:21PM CDT until June 2 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
71°F
Madison, MS
129 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
3 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
4h 56m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 195.3
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...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 62.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 92% of the 257.4 miles on major roads like I 55. You'll spend the bulk of your time on I 55, covering a continuous stretch of 195.5 miles. After that, you'll transition to Highway 49 South, which will likely feel more rural as you approach your destination. Expect a high volume of exits and interchanges on the initial highway portion before the scenery opens up.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 195.5 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Highway 49 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Haleville Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 56m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 196.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
427 ft221 ft
Total Climb
532 ft
Total Descent
563 ft
Highest Point
427 ft
~239 mi in
Elevation Range
206 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Southaven, MS and Taylorsville, MS, road signs point toward Hattiesburg and Richland.
The longest stretch is about 195.5 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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, 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: at 0.1 miles (Haleville Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Millbranch Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 196.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Taylorsville, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
