Origin
Booneville, MS
Evening in Booneville on Friday
Local time
5:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Booneville, MS to Southaven, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
115.8 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Booneville, MS
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Southaven, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Booneville, MS to Southaven, MS covers 115.8 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 2nd Street, US 72, US 72 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.9 miles from Booneville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 115.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 115.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 2nd 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Booneville, MS to Southaven, MS is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Booneville, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 2nd Street | — | — |
| US 72 | — | — |
| US 72 West | — | — |
| Highway 72 | — | — |
| Goodman Road | — | — |
| Memphis | — | — |
| Southaven | — | — |
| Stateline Road West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Booneville, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on Washington Street
30 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 2nd Street
3
Turn right
14 mi
·
16 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 72, MS 2 West: Corinth
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 72, MS 2 West: Corinth
5
Turn left onto US 72 West, MS 2 West: Walnut, Memphis
121 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 72 West, MS 2 West: Walnut, Memphis
6
Turn left onto United States Highway 72
43 mi
·
50 min
·
United States Highway 72
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 72 West: Memphis
8
Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 72 West: Memphis
9
Keep slight right to continue on Goodman Road
27 mi
·
35 min
·
Goodman Road
10
Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Memphis
11
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southaven, Horn Lake
13
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Stateline Road West
14
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Millbranch Road
15
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Haleville Drive
16
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive North
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Booneville, MS, or about 56m 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 25 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southaven, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Booneville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Booneville, MS
This is one driving day of about 115.8 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Booneville, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.9 mi from Booneville, MS · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from Booneville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.49 one way
$34.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.78 | $41.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.16 | $5.56 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Evening in Southaven on Friday
Local time
5:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Rossville, TN
58 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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
1h 53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Booneville, MS to Southaven, MS covers 115.8 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 2nd Street, US 72, US 72 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.9 miles from Booneville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Booneville, MS to Southaven, MS is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Booneville, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Booneville, MS to Southaven, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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