The drive from D'Iberville, MS to Southaven, MS covers 355 miles and takes about 6h 50m 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, MS 15 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 $54.19 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
177.5 miles from D'Iberville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 36m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 50m. Total distance: 355 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 50m highway drive covering 355 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 22.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 355 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 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles (US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.4 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
22.6 mi into trip|~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
5
23.1 mi into trip|~28m in|US 49
Merge onto US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
156.4 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
5
353.8 mi into trip|~6h 47m 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
354.9 mi into trip|~6h 50m in|Five Oaks Drive North
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from D'Iberville, MS to Southaven, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
22.6 mi in|~27m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
195.7 mi
3h 31m
US 49
135 mi
2h 46m
MS 15
20.7 mi
24m
I 110
1.3 mi
1m
Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
<1m
Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Central Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 195.7 mi, about 3h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between D'Iberville, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on Race Track Road
63 ft·3 sec·Race Track Road
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi·37 sec·Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Rodriguez Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Rodriguez Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
5
Merge onto I 110
1.3 mi·1 min·I 110
6
Continue on MS 15; MS 67
21 mi·24 min·MS 15; MS 67
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
8
Merge onto US 49
40 mi·46 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi·16 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 177.5 miles from D'Iberville, MS, or about 3h 36m 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 78 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.5 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 43m
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 D'Iberville, 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 D'Iberville, MS
This is one driving day of about 355 miles and 6h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from D'Iberville, 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.
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 177.5 mi from D'Iberville, MS
· 3h 36m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 159.1
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...
29 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 293.8
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
106.5
1
$37.28
$17.04
Efficient EV
88.8
1
$31.06
$14.20
EV Truck/SUV
142
1
$49.70
$22.72
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
42 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
D'Iberville, MS
Afternoon
in D'Iberville on Friday
Local time
12:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Southaven, MS
Afternoon
in Southaven on Friday
Local time
12:41 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
2 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
6h 50m 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 D'Iberville, MS to Southaven, MS covers 355 miles and takes about 6h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 49, MS 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 177.5 miles from D'Iberville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.61 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 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 355 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 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles (US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.4 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from D'Iberville, MS to Southaven, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
