Origin
Nettleton, MS
Evening in Nettleton on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nettleton, MS to Southaven, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
113.3 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nettleton, MS
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Southaven, MS
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Nettleton to Southaven covers 113.3 miles, making for a straightforward 2-hour and 12-minute journey across Mississippi. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. The route relies primarily on I-22, Goodman Road, and Martin Luther King Drive to navigate the Southeast corridor. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused drive offers a predictable experience that fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.6 miles from Nettleton, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed transit experience, as 80% of your time will be spent on highways. The centerpiece of this trip is an 83.7-mile stretch on I-22, which allows you to cover the majority of the distance without frequent stops. Transitioning from the interstate into the local streets of Southaven, such as Goodman Road and Martin Luther King Drive, marks a shift from high-velocity cruising to standard urban driving. The route maintains a consistent, efficient pace throughout the entire 113.3-mile distance. You will find that the road remains steady and focused, prioritizing speed and directness over winding detours.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Will Robbins Highway 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Nettleton, MS to Southaven, MS is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nettleton, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Robbins Highway | — | — |
| US 45 North | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Drive | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
| US 78 | — | — |
| MS 302 | — | — |
| Goodman Road | — | — |
| Memphis | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Will Robbins Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nettleton, MS and Southaven, MS.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto Will Robbins Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Will Robbins Highway
3
Turn right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
4
Take the exit right toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
5
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
6
Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
7
Keep slight right
1.6 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 78:west: Memphis
9
Merge slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
11
Keep slight left
197 ft
·
10 sec
12
Turn left onto Goodman Road
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Goodman Road
13
Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Memphis
14
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southaven, Horn Lake
16
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Stateline Road West
17
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Millbranch Road
18
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Haleville Drive
19
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive North
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time; however, planning around local commuter traffic on the final approach into Southaven is wise. You won't need to worry about extensive rest stops given the short duration, but topping off your tank before leaving Nettleton ensures you stay well within your $17 fuel budget. Keep an eye on your speed as you transition off the long I-22 stretch onto local roads, where speed limits will naturally decrease. Because there are zero required stops on this route, you have the freedom to drive straight through or take a brief break whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs.
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 56.6 miles from Nettleton, MS, or about 1h 6m 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m
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 Nettleton, 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 Nettleton, MS
This is one driving day of about 113.3 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Nettleton, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.6 mi from Nettleton, MS · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Nettleton, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$17.11 one way
$34.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.34 | $40.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.86 | $7.25 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Southaven, MS
Evening in Southaven on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
New Albany, MS
57 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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 12m 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 Nettleton, MS to Southaven, MS covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Will Robbins Highway, US 45 North, Martin Luther King Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.6 miles from Nettleton, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.11 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 Nettleton, MS to Southaven, MS is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nettleton, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nettleton, MS to Southaven, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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