Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
213.2 mi
343 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southaven, MS
大 董
Terry, MS
大 董
Southaven, MS to Terry, MS is 213.2 miles and takes about 3h 53m via I 55, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region of the state. The route is primarily highway, making for a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace. Plan for this drive to be efficient and direct, connecting two points in Mississippi.
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
106.6 miles from Southaven, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 211.2 mi | 3h 48m |
| Cunningham Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Stateline Road West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Millbranch Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Haleville Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Five Oaks Drive West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Utica Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 63 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,439 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~144 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Terry, MS.
Start on Five Oaks Drive West
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Millbranch Road
Turn right onto Stateline Road West
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55; I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
Take the exit
Turn left onto Cunningham Street
Turn left onto North Utica Street
Arrive at destination
Since this 3h 53m drive is easily completed in a day, you have flexibility on when to depart. Leaving in the morning will ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, filling up before you leave Southaven is a good idea. There's only one recommended stop, suggesting you can cover most of the 213.2 miles without needing a break. Keep an eye on the mile markers for I 55 as you approach Terry, as the route briefly uses surface roads there.
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.
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 47 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.6 miles or 1h 57m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terry, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Southaven, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 213.2 miles and 3h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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.
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 106.6 miles from Southaven, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 211.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 212.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Millbranch Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto Stateline Road West
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Terry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$29.60 one way
$59.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $33.11 | $66.23 |
| premium | $4.29 | $36.00 | $72.00 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $40.26 | $80.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64 | 0 | $22.39 | $10.23 |
| Efficient EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.66 | $8.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.85 | $13.64 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Southaven on Sunday
Local time
3:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Terry on Sunday
Local time
3:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
93°F
Winona, MS
107 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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.
This drive is overwhelmingly highway, with 99% of the 213.2 miles on major roads like I 55. You'll experience a long stretch of 211.2 miles entirely on I 55, indicating minimal time on surface streets. Expect a steady cruising experience with frequent exits as you cover this distance. The transition to surface roads like Cunningham Street and Stateline Road West will likely occur very near your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Cunningham Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Haleville Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.6 miles (Stateline Road West): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
287 ft
Total Descent
308 ft
Highest Point
405 ft
~106.6 mi in
Elevation Range
158 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Southaven, MS to Terry, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
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.
Founded 1811
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 213.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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