Origin
Diamondhead, MS
Afternoon in Diamondhead on Monday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Diamondhead, MS to Southaven, MS
Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
358.8 mi
577 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 36m
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6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southaven, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
The drive from Diamondhead, MS to Southaven, MS covers 358.8 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Diamondhead Drive West, Analii Street, Diamondhead Drive North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.85 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
179.4 miles from Diamondhead, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 48m drive with frequent turns across 358.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Diamondhead Drive West 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 5h 48m 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 Diamondhead, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diamondhead Drive West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Analii Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Diamondhead Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Diamondhead Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Diamondhead Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gex Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MS 43 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Diamondhead Drive West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamondhead, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on the route
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
381 ft
·
22 sec
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive West
5
Continue on Diamondhead Drive West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Diamondhead Drive West
6
Turn left onto Analii Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Analii Street
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Diamondhead Drive North
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive North
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
Diamondhead Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Diamondhead Drive
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gex Drive
11
Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
302 ft
·
8 sec
·
Gex Drive
12
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
15
Keep slight right
253 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn straight
19 mi
·
28 min
17
Continue straight
16 mi
·
23 min
18
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
19
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
43 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
21
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
22
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
23
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
6 min
24
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
25
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
26
Continue straight
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
27
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
28
Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson
29
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
30
Merge slight left
196 mi
·
3 hr 31 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southaven, Horn Lake
32
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Stateline Road West
33
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Millbranch Road
34
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Haleville Drive
35
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive North
36
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 179.4 miles from Diamondhead, MS, or about 2h 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.4 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 50m
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 Diamondhead, 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 Diamondhead, MS
This is one driving day of about 358.8 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Diamondhead, 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 179.4 mi from Diamondhead, MS · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 179.4 miles from Diamondhead, 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
$54.85 one way
$109.70 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $60.16 | $120.33 |
| premium | $4.61 | $65.12 | $130.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.71 | $159.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.6 | 1 | $37.67 | $17.22 |
| Efficient EV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.40 | $14.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.5 | 1 | $50.23 | $22.96 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Destination
Southaven, MS
Afternoon in Southaven on Monday
Local time
1:21 PM
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
3 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
5h 48m 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 Diamondhead, MS to Southaven, MS covers 358.8 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Diamondhead Drive West, Analii Street, Diamondhead Drive North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179.4 miles from Diamondhead, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.85 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 5h 48m 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 Diamondhead, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Diamondhead, MS to Southaven, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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