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Trip from Arnold Line, MS to Southaven, MS

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 30m

Distance

285.1 mi

459 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 17m ★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Southaven, MS, MS

Southaven, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Arnold Line, MS to Southaven, MS covers 285.1 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 4th Street, Jackson Road, Rawls Springs Loop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

142.5 miles from Arnold Line, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 30m drive with frequent turns across 285.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arnold Line, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 4th Street
Jackson Road
Rawls Springs Loop Road
Rawls Springs Road
Jackson
Southaven
Stateline Road West
Millbranch Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 4th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arnold Line, MS and Southaven, MS.

1

Start on Brand Lane

112 ft · 6 sec · Brand Lane
2

Turn right onto West 4th Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · West 4th Street
3

Turn slight right

157 ft · 7 sec
4

Turn slight right onto Jackson Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Jackson Road
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto Rawls Springs Loop Road

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Rawls Springs Loop Road
6

Turn right onto Rawls Springs Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Rawls Springs Road
7

Turn left

4.4 mi · 5 min
8

Continue straight

5.3 mi · 6 min
9

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 14 sec
10

Continue straight

4.2 mi · 4 min
11

Continue straight

66 mi · 1 hr 20 min
12

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 21 sec
13

Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jackson
14

Keep slight right

0.9 mi · 1 min
15

Merge slight left

196 mi · 3 hr 31 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Southaven, Horn Lake
17

Turn left onto Stateline Road West

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Stateline Road West
18

Turn left onto Millbranch Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Millbranch Road
19

Turn right onto Haleville Drive

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Haleville Drive
20

Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 142.5 miles from Arnold Line, MS, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

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 63 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 142.5 miles or 2h 15m 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 42m

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 Arnold Line, 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 Arnold Line, MS

This is one driving day of about 285.1 miles and 4h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Arnold Line, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 142.5 mi from Arnold Line, MS · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, MS

143 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.

Popular next leg

Jackson, MS to Southaven, MS

197.8 mi · 2h 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.5 miles from Arnold Line, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Southaven, MS

The final approach into Southaven, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Southaven, MS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.06 one way

$86.11 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $47.27 $94.53
premium $4.56 $51.17 $102.34
diesel $5.61 $62.95 $125.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85.5 1 $29.94 $13.68
Efficient EV 71.3 0 $24.95 $11.40
EV Truck/SUV 114 1 $39.91 $18.25

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Arnold Line, MS

Evening in Arnold Line on Wednesday

Local time

5:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Southaven, MS

Evening in Southaven on Wednesday

Local time

5:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

4h 30m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Arnold Line, MS to Southaven, MS covers 285.1 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Street, Jackson Road, Rawls Springs Loop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.5 miles from Arnold Line, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arnold Line, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arnold Line, MS to Southaven, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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