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Trip from Kosciusko, MS to Southaven, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

141.5 mi

228 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Kosciusko, MS

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Downtown Southaven, MS, MS

Southaven, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kosciusko, MS to Southaven, MS covers 141.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, MS 35, North Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.8 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.37 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.8 miles from Kosciusko, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 141.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 141.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and MS 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 115.8 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 11 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 115.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MS 35. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Jackson Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kosciusko, MS to Southaven, MS is easy. At 2h 44m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 140.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Jackson Street

Turn right onto North Jackson Street

Navigation decision point

3
24.2 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
140.3 mi into trip | ~2h 41m 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
4
141.2 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | Haleville Drive

Turn right onto Haleville Drive

Navigation decision point

5
141.4 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | Five Oaks Drive North

Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 115.8 mi 2h 4m
MS 35 22.4 mi 33m
North Jackson Street 1.7 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
East Jefferson Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 115.8 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kosciusko, MS and Southaven, MS.

1

Start on East Jefferson Street

102 ft · 2 sec · East Jefferson Street
2

Turn right onto North Jackson Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street
3

Continue on MS 35

22 mi · 33 min · MS 35
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
5

Merge onto I 55

116 mi · 2 hr 4 min · I 55
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
7

Turn left onto Stateline Road West

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Stateline Road West
8

Turn left onto Millbranch Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Millbranch Road
9

Turn right onto Haleville Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Haleville Drive
10

Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Five Oaks Drive North
11

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.8 miles from Kosciusko, MS, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.8 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 31 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.8 miles or 1h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 15m

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 Kosciusko, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Kosciusko, MS

This is one driving day of about 141.5 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Kosciusko, 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 115.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.8 mi from Kosciusko, MS · 1h 26m into the drive

city in and county seat of Grenada County, Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grenada, MS

71 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

Winona, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charleston, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.8 miles from Kosciusko, 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 115.8 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.

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.

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

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 78.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.37 one way

$42.74 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $23.46 $46.92
premium $4.56 $25.40 $50.80
diesel $5.61 $31.24 $62.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.4 0 $14.86 $6.79
Efficient EV 35.4 0 $12.38 $5.66
EV Truck/SUV 56.6 0 $19.81 $9.06

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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

Kosciusko, MS

Evening in Kosciusko on Thursday

Local time

5:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Southaven, MS

Evening in Southaven on Thursday

Local time

5:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Grenada, MS

71 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

2h 44m 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 Kosciusko, MS to Southaven, MS covers 141.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, MS 35, North Jackson Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.8 miles from Kosciusko, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.37 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Kosciusko, MS to Southaven, MS is easy. At 2h 44m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 140.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Kosciusko, 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.

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