The drive from Gulf Park Estates, MS to Southaven, MS covers 364.6 miles and takes about 7h 7m 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, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway 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 $55.06 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.3 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 7m. Total distance: 364.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 7m highway drive covering 364.6 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 32 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
506 ft18 ft
Total Climb
767 ft
Total Descent
475 ft
Highest Point
506 ft
~130.2 mi in
Elevation Range
488 ft
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 0.2 miles in near Palmetto Drive.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 364.6 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 0.2 miles (Palmetto Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Beachview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Palmetto Drive
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Beachview Drive
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
Navigation decision point
6
11.1 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46D-B
Toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air...
7
11.4 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46C
Toward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
6
32.2 mi into trip|~45m 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
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 Gulf Park Estates, MS to Southaven, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
32.2 mi in|~45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
195.7 mi
3h 31m
US 49
135 mi
2h 46m
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi
23m
Bienville Boulevard
4.2 mi
7m
Washington Avenue
3 mi
5m
I 10
2.2 mi
2m
Hanshaw Road
0.9 mi
1m
Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 195.7 mi, about 3h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Park Estates, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on North 6th Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·North 6th Street
2
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
346 ft·20 sec·Palmetto Drive
3
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
498 ft·18 sec·Beachview Drive
4
Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
0.1 mi·23 sec·Old Spanish Trail
5
Turn left onto Hanshaw Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Hanshaw Road
6
Turn left onto US 90
4.2 mi·7 min·Bienville Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto MS 609
3.0 mi·5 min·Washington Avenue
8
Turn left
0.4 mi·49 sec
9
Merge onto I 10
2.2 mi·2 min·I 10
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 46D-BToward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 46CToward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
13
Merge onto MS 15; MS 67
20 mi·23 min·Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
15
Merge onto US 49
40 mi·46 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi·16 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 49
66 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 49
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Jackson
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.9 mi·1 min·US 49
26
Merge onto I 55
196 mi·3 hr 31 min·I 55
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
28
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi·53 sec·Stateline Road West
29
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Millbranch Road
30
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi·53 sec·Haleville Drive
31
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi·28 sec·Five Oaks Drive North
32
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.3 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS, or about 3h 48m 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.3 miles or 3h 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 6h
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 Gulf Park Estates, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gulf Park Estates, MS
This is one driving day of about 364.6 miles and 7h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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 182.3 mi from Gulf Park Estates, MS
· 3h 48m 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...
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 301.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.06 one way
$110.13 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$60.45
$120.89
premium
$4.56
$65.44
$130.88
diesel
$5.61
$80.50
$161.00
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: 127.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.4
1
$38.28
$17.50
Efficient EV
91.2
1
$31.90
$14.58
EV Truck/SUV
145.8
1
$51.04
$23.33
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Gulf Park Estates, MS
Morning
in Gulf Park Estates on Saturday
Local time
7:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Southaven, MS
Morning
in Southaven on Saturday
Local time
7:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Florence, MS
182 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
1 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
7h 7m 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 Gulf Park Estates, MS to Southaven, MS covers 364.6 miles and takes about 7h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 49, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.3 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.06 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 22 significant decision points across 364.6 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 0.2 miles (Palmetto Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Beachview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gulf Park Estates, MS to Southaven, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 18 ft to 506 ft elevation with about 767 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
