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Trip from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Southaven, MS

Drive Time

7h 8m

Distance

365.5 mi

588 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 57m ★
6 AM
7h 9m
8 AM
7h 31m
10 AM
7h 16m
12 PM
7h 14m
3 PM
7h 17m
5 PM
7h 29m
8 PM
7h 2m

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

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Downtown Bay Saint Louis, MS, MS

Bay Saint Louis, MS

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Downtown Southaven, MS, MS

Southaven, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Southaven, MS covers 365.5 miles and takes about 7h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, US 49, I 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 195.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.88 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

182.7 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 8m highway drive covering 365.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and US 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 195.7 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 195.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.2 miles in near I 59.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 365.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 44.2 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 166.9 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
44.2 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 59

Merge onto I 59

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
5
166.9 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in | US 49

Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Jackson
5
364.2 mi into trip | ~7h 4m 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
365.4 mi into trip | ~7h 8m in | Five Oaks Drive North

Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Southaven, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.

Jackson

166.9 mi in | ~3h 30m | via US 49

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 195.7 mi 3h 31m
US 49 83.7 mi 1h 42m
I 59 40.4 mi 43m
MS 43 24.9 mi 36m
MS 53 15.6 mi 23m
US 90 2 mi 2m
Main Street 1.1 mi 1m
Stateline Road West 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 195.7 mi, about 3h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Saint Louis, MS and Southaven, MS.

1

Start on South 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South 2nd Street
2

Turn left onto Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto US 90

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 90
Use the left lane.
4

Turn slight right

371 ft · 12 sec
5

Continue on MS 43; MS 603

25 mi · 36 min · MS 43; MS 603
6

Continue on MS 53

16 mi · 23 min · MS 53
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 33 sec
8

Merge onto I 59

40 mi · 43 min · I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on US 49

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 49; MS 42

5.4 mi · 6 min · US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 49

5.3 mi · 6 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 49

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 49
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 49

4.2 mi · 4 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 49

66 mi · 1 hr 20 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit onto US 49

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 49
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 49

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 49
Toward Jackson
18

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 49
19

Merge onto I 55

196 mi · 3 hr 31 min · I 55
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
21

Turn left onto Stateline Road West

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Stateline Road West
22

Turn left onto Millbranch Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Millbranch Road
23

Turn right onto Haleville Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Haleville Drive
24

Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Five Oaks Drive North
25

Arrive at destination

Five Oaks Drive West

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.7 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS, or about 3h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 195.7 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 182.7 miles or 3h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 1m

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 Bay Saint Louis, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bay Saint Louis, MS

This is one driving day of about 365.5 miles and 7h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 195.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 182.7 mi from Bay Saint Louis, MS · 3h 48m into the drive

Downtown Magee, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

183 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

Magee, MS to Southaven, MS

238.3 mi · 3h 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 182.7 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 195.7 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 176.4
View on nps.gov
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

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 302.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.88 one way

$111.75 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $61.29 $122.57
premium $4.61 $66.34 $132.67
diesel $5.64 $81.20 $162.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 109.6 1 $38.38 $17.54
Efficient EV 91.4 1 $31.98 $14.62
EV Truck/SUV 146.2 1 $51.17 $23.39

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

Bay Saint Louis, MS

Morning in Bay Saint Louis on Monday

Local time

10:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Southaven, MS

Morning in Southaven on Monday

Local time

10:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

24 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

7h 8m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Southaven, MS covers 365.5 miles and takes about 7h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 49, I 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.7 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 365.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 44.2 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 166.9 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Southaven, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.

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