Origin
Walls, MS
Night in Walls on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walls, MS to Southaven, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walls, MS
Arturo Añez.
Southaven, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in Northwest Mississippi, the 10.4-mile trip from Walls to Southaven is a straightforward transit that takes about 17 minutes. This commute is well-suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Southeast locations. You will primarily utilize a combination of Goodman Road West, US 51, and MS 161 to complete the journey. Given its short duration, this route functions best as a simple, practical link for travelers needing to move between these points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goodman Road West | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| US 51 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| MS 161 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Whitworth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Moss Point Drive | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Goodman Road West
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walls, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on McLemore Drive
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
McLemore Drive
2
Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue
270 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Railroad Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Railroad Avenue
4
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
2nd Street
5
Continue on 2nd Street
93 ft
·
4 sec
·
2nd Street
6
Turn left onto MS 161
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
MS 161
7
Turn right onto MS 302
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Goodman Road West
8
Turn left onto US 51
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 51
9
Turn right onto Whitworth Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Whitworth Street
10
Turn right onto Moss Point Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Moss Point Drive
11
At end of road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West
169 ft
·
7 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive West
12
Arrive at destination
Five Oaks Drive West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Railroad Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 51
Turn left onto US 51
Navigation decision point
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Moss Point Drive
Turn right onto Moss Point Drive
Navigation decision point
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Five Oaks Drive West
At end of road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Southaven, MS
Night in Southaven on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as only 20% of this route involves highway travel. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets, which keeps the driving experience engaging and varied. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.5-mile segment along Goodman Road West. Because the route shifts frequently between roads like US 51 and MS 161, you should stay alert for turns rather than settling into a long-distance interstate mindset. It is a functional, short-range drive that demands your full attention on local road conditions.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on Goodman Road West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Railroad Avenue.
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 17m 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 (East Railroad Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on Goodman Road West. 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: at 0.1 miles (East Railroad Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southaven, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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