Origin
Friars Point, MS
Afternoon in Friars Point on Saturday
Local time
1:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friars Point, MS to Southaven, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friars Point, MS
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Southaven, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Friars Point, MS to Southaven, MS covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61, US 49, Friar Point Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.5 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.94 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
32.9 miles from Friars Point, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 25.5 mi | 29m |
| US 49 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| Friar Point Road | 8.8 mi | 21m |
| Goodman Road West | 7 mi | 10m |
| US 51 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Sheriff Ridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Whitworth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Moss Point Drive | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 25.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friars Point, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on 3rd Street
506 ft
·
27 sec
·
3rd Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
410 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sheriff Ridge Avenue
4
Turn left onto Friar Point Road
8.8 mi
·
21 min
·
Friar Point Road
5
Turn left onto US 49; US 61
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US 49; US 61
6
Continue on US 61; MS 4
25 mi
·
29 min
·
US 61; MS 4
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
475 ft
·
13 sec
9
Turn straight onto MS 302
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Goodman Road West
10
Turn left onto US 51
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 51
11
Turn right onto Whitworth Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Whitworth Street
12
Turn right onto Moss Point Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Moss Point Drive
13
At end of road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West
169 ft
·
7 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive West
14
Arrive at destination
Five Oaks Drive West
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 32.9 miles from Friars Point, MS, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.5 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 14 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 50m 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 17m
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 Friars Point, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Friars Point, MS
This is one driving day of about 65.8 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Friars Point, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 61 for about 25.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Friars Point, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sheriff Ridge Avenue
Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
Moss Point Drive
Turn right onto Moss Point Drive
Navigation decision point
6
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
Five Oaks Drive West
At end of road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.94 one way
$19.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Southaven on Saturday
Local time
1:15 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
65.8 mi in 1h 33m, mostly highway — 25.5 mi of that is on US 61.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and US 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Sheriff Ridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 56.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
311 ft
172 ft
Total Climb
139 ft
Total Descent
5 ft
Highest Point
311 ft
~65.8 mi in
Elevation Range
139 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.5 miles on US 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Sheriff Ridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 56.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southaven, MS before heading back.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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