The drive from Grenada, MS to Southaven, MS covers 87.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Sunset Drive, Stateline Road West for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.8 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.27 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
43.9 miles from Grenada, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 87.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 87.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Sunset Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.8 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 9 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 60.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Sunset Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 86.6 miles in.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grenada, MS to Southaven, MS is easy. At 1h 37m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.3 miles (Millbranch Road): Navigation decision point; at 87.5 miles (Haleville Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
86.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
3
87.3 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|Millbranch Road
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
Navigation decision point
4
87.5 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|Haleville Drive
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
Navigation decision point
5
87.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|Five Oaks Drive North
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
60.8 mi
1h 5m
Sunset Drive
2.2 mi
3m
Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
<1m
Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi
<1m
Five Oaks Drive West
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 60.8 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grenada, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
2.2 mi·3 min·Sunset Drive
2
Take the ramp
24 mi·25 min
3
Continue on I 55
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 55
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
5
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi·53 sec·Stateline Road West
6
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Millbranch Road
7
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi·53 sec·Haleville Drive
8
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi·28 sec·Five Oaks Drive North
9
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 43.9 miles from Grenada, MS, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.8 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 19 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 48m 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 21m
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 Grenada, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grenada, MS
This is one driving day of about 87.9 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Grenada, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 60.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.9 mi from Grenada, MS
· 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Grenada, 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 60.8 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.
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.
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 21.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.27 one way
$26.55 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.57
$29.15
premium
$4.56
$15.78
$31.55
diesel
$5.61
$19.41
$38.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.4
0
$9.23
$4.22
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.69
$3.52
EV Truck/SUV
35.2
0
$12.31
$5.63
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Grenada, MS
Late night
in Grenada on Saturday
Local time
5:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Southaven, MS
Late night
in Southaven on Saturday
Local time
5:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Como, MS
44 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
23 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 37m 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 Grenada, MS to Southaven, MS covers 87.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Sunset Drive, Stateline Road West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.9 miles from Grenada, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.27 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 Grenada, MS to Southaven, MS is easy. At 1h 37m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.3 miles (Millbranch Road): Navigation decision point; at 87.5 miles (Haleville Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Grenada, MS to Southaven, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include 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.
