The drive from Edwards, MS to Southaven, MS covers 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Natchez Trace Parkway, I 20 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.2 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.83 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
108.7 miles from Edwards, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 217.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 4h 3m highway drive covering 217.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Natchez Trace Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 185.2 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 17 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 185.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Natchez Trace Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 467 / Vicksburg Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 467 / Vicksburg Street
Turn right onto MS 467 / Vicksburg Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.7 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward NTP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 34
Toward NTP
5
216.1 mi into trip|~3h 59m 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
217.3 mi into trip|~4h 2m 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.
Between Edwards, MS and Southaven, MS, road signs point toward Ntp and 55: Madison.
Ntp
15.7 mi in|~17m
55: Madison
30.6 mi in|~40m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
185.2 mi
3h 18m
Natchez Trace Parkway
14.6 mi
21m
I 20
14.4 mi
15m
Jackson Street
0.8 mi
1m
Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
<1m
Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Vicksburg Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 185.2 mi, about 3h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwards, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on Pine Street
43 ft·7 sec·Pine Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
324 ft·16 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto MS 467
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vicksburg Street
4
Turn straight onto MS 467
0.7 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
5
Continue on MS 467
389 ft·6 sec·Jackson Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
7
Merge onto I 20; US 80
14 mi·15 min·I 20; US 80
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 34Toward NTP
9
Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
15 mi·21 min·Natchez Trace Parkway
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward 55: Madison
11
Merge onto I 55
185 mi·3 hr 18 min·I 55
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
13
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi·53 sec·Stateline Road West
14
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Millbranch Road
15
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi·53 sec·Haleville Drive
16
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi·28 sec·Five Oaks Drive North
17
Arrive at destination
Five Oaks Drive West
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 108.7 miles from Edwards, MS, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.2 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 48 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.7 miles or 2h 4m 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 18m
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 Edwards, 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 Edwards, MS
This is one driving day of about 217.4 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Edwards, 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 185.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.7 mi from Edwards, MS
· 2h 4m into the drive
The midpoint is around 108.7 miles from Edwards, 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 185.2 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
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 22.5
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 149.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.83 one way
$65.67 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$36.04
$72.08
premium
$4.56
$39.02
$78.04
diesel
$5.61
$48.00
$96.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.2
0
$22.83
$10.44
Efficient EV
54.4
0
$19.02
$8.70
EV Truck/SUV
87
1
$30.44
$13.91
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Edwards, MS
Afternoon
in Edwards on Friday
Local time
3:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Southaven, MS
Afternoon
in Southaven on Friday
Local time
3:13 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 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 3m 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 Edwards, MS to Southaven, MS covers 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Natchez Trace Parkway, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.7 miles from Edwards, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.83 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 3m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 467 / Vicksburg Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Edwards, MS and Southaven, MS, road signs point toward Ntp and 55: Madison.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
