Rest Area
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Trip from Vicksburg, MS to Southaven, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
233.8 mi
376 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vicksburg, MS
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Southaven, MS
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Trip Overview
Vicksburg, MS to Southaven, MS is 233.8 miles and takes about 4h 22m via I 55, I 20, and Natchez Trace Parkway, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within Mississippi, connecting the Southeast region from Vicksburg up to Southaven. With a 98% highway share, expect a straightforward, predominantly freeway drive for most of the trip. This is a solid choice for a single-day drive, allowing ample time for departure and arrival without feeling rushed.
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
116.9 miles from Vicksburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 185.2 mi | 3h 18m |
| I 20 | 29.3 mi | 31m |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| Clay Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Stateline Road West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Millbranch Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Haleville Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 185.2 mi, about 3h 18m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,069 veh/hr typical · worst 1,314
Quietest
2 AM
~101 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Vicksburg, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on Jackson Street
57 ft
·
8 sec
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Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
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Cherry Street
3
Turn left onto US 80 Historic
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Clay Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; US 61; US 80
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 20; US 61; US 80
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 20; US 80
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 34
Toward NTP
8
Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Natchez Trace Parkway
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward 55: Madison
10
Merge onto I 55
185 mi
·
3 hr 18 min
·
I 55
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
12
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stateline Road West
13
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Millbranch Road
14
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Haleville Drive
15
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Five Oaks Drive North
16
Arrive at destination
Five Oaks Drive West
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 4h 22m drive, you can easily complete it in a single day. Aim to leave Vicksburg in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. While the majority of the route is highway, be mindful of your fuel. The estimated fuel cost is around $34, so ensure you start with a full tank and note any service areas along I 55. Given the relatively short duration, you can be flexible with stops; however, plan for one brief break to stretch your legs and stay alert.
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 116.9 miles from Vicksburg, MS, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.2 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 51 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.9 miles or 2h 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 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southaven, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Vicksburg, 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 Vicksburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 233.8 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Vicksburg, 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 185.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.9 miles from Vicksburg, 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 185.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Doughboys
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 233.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cherry Street
Turn left onto Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 80 Historic / Clay Street
Turn left onto US 80 Historic / Clay Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward NTP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 34
Toward NTP
5
232.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 18m in
Take the exit toward Southaven, Horn Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
5
233.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 21m in
|
Five Oaks Drive North
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.46 one way
$64.91 round trip
$3.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $36.31 | $72.63 |
| premium | $4.29 | $39.48 | $78.96 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $44.15 | $88.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.55 | $11.22 |
| Efficient EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.46 | $9.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.73 | $14.96 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Origin
Vicksburg, MS
Late night in Vicksburg on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
WNW 5 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Southaven, MS
Late night in Southaven on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
W 5 to 10 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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
4h 22m 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
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 40.3
View on nps.gov
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 169.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with 98% of the 233.8 miles spent on the freeway. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway driving for 185.2 miles on I 55. Expect dense exits and interchanges as you navigate this predominantly highway route. The transition to surface roads, if any, will be minimal and occur near your destination.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 185.2 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cherry Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 80 Historic / Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
418 ft
181 ft
Total Climb
496 ft
Total Descent
427 ft
Highest Point
418 ft
~133.6 mi in
Elevation Range
237 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vicksburg, MS and Southaven, MS, road signs point toward Ntp and 55: Madison.
Ntp
32.1 mi in
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~36m
55: Madison
47 mi in
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~59m
About the Cities
Starting in Vicksburg, MS
Full guide →Founded 1825
Vicksburg is a city of 22,000 people (2018) in Warren County, Mississippi. Vicksburg is a cultural landmark in the American South, and is home to the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, Vicksburg Military Park, and the Lower Mississippi River Museum.
Top landmarks
- • Old Vicksburg Bridge — rail bridge over the Mississippi River
- • The Old Courthouse Museum — museum and former courthouse in Vicksburg, Mississippi
- • Waterways Experiment Station — research facility in Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S
Arriving 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.
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 4h 22m. Total distance: 233.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 185.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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: near the start (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 80 Historic / Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Southaven, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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