Origin
Holly Springs, MS
Afternoon in Holly Springs on Monday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holly Springs, MS to Southaven, MS
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
280.2 mi
451 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
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6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southaven, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
The drive from Holly Springs, MS to Southaven, MS covers 280.2 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Dunaway Road, Ranch Road, Elliot Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.84 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
140.1 miles from Holly Springs, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 280.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Dunaway Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Holly Springs, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Dunaway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ranch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elliot Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Thomas E Jolly Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MS 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
John Dunaway Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on Holly Springs Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holly Springs Road
2
Turn right onto John Dunaway Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
John Dunaway Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ranch Road
4
Turn sharp left
18 mi
·
31 min
5
Turn left onto Elliot Street
344 ft
·
22 sec
·
Elliot Street
6
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jefferson Street
7
Turn right onto Thomas E Jolly Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Thomas E Jolly Drive
8
Turn slight right onto MS 27
226 ft
·
9 sec
·
MS 27
9
Turn straight
36 mi
·
48 min
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
11
Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi
·
3 min
12
Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 55 North, US 51 North
13
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
21 min
14
Keep slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
196 mi
·
3 hr 32 min
·
Grenada, Memphis
16
Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southaven, Horn Lake
17
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Stateline Road West
18
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Millbranch Road
19
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Haleville Drive
20
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive North
21
Arrive at your destination
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 140.1 miles from Holly Springs, MS, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.1 miles or 2h 18m 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 46m
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 Holly Springs, 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 Holly Springs, MS
This is one driving day of about 280.2 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holly Springs, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.1 mi from Holly Springs, MS · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.84 one way
$85.67 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $46.98 | $93.97 |
| premium | $4.61 | $50.86 | $101.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.25 | $124.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.1 | 1 | $29.42 | $13.45 |
| Efficient EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.52 | $11.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.1 | 1 | $39.23 | $17.93 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Destination
Southaven, MS
Afternoon in Southaven on Monday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
4h 36m 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 Holly Springs, MS to Southaven, MS covers 280.2 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Dunaway Road, Ranch Road, Elliot Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.1 miles from Holly Springs, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.84 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 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Holly Springs, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Holly Springs, MS to Southaven, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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