Trip from Ocean Springs, MS to Southaven, MS

Drive Time

5h 32m

Distance

363.2 mi

584 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 19m ★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m

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

city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Ocean Springs, MS

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Downtown Southaven, MS, MS

Southaven, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ocean Springs, MS to Southaven, MS covers 363.2 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 110, MS 15, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.52 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

181.6 miles from Ocean Springs, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 363.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 110 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 5h 32m 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 Ocean Springs, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 110 Unavailable Refreshing
MS 15 Unavailable Refreshing
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
US 49 North Unavailable Refreshing
Jackson Unavailable Refreshing
Southaven Unavailable Refreshing
Stateline Road West Unavailable Refreshing
Millbranch Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 110 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Washington Avenue

3.3 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
2

Turn left

0.4 mi · 50 sec
3

Merge slight left

2.2 mi · 2 min
4

Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
5

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 24 sec
6

Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

0.4 mi · 47 sec · MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
7

Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

20 mi · 23 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
8

Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

0.4 mi · 47 sec · US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
9

Merge slight left

40 mi · 46 min
10

Continue straight

2.4 mi · 2 min
11

Turn straight

10 mi · 16 min
12

Continue straight

5.4 mi · 6 min
13

Continue straight

5.3 mi · 6 min
14

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 14 sec
15

Continue straight

4.2 mi · 4 min
16

Continue straight

66 mi · 1 hr 20 min
17

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 21 sec
18

Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jackson
19

Keep slight right

0.9 mi · 1 min
20

Merge slight left

196 mi · 3 hr 31 min
21

Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Southaven, Horn Lake
22

Turn left onto Stateline Road West

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Stateline Road West
23

Turn left onto Millbranch Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Millbranch Road
24

Turn right onto Haleville Drive

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Haleville Drive
25

Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North
26

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 181.6 miles from Ocean Springs, MS, or about 2h 46m 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 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 181.6 miles or 2h 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 37m

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 Ocean 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 Ocean Springs, MS

This is one driving day of about 363.2 miles and 5h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ocean 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 181.6 mi from Ocean Springs, MS · 2h 46m into the drive

human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

182 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.

Popular next leg

Magee, MS to Southaven, MS

237.6 mi · 4h 27m

Pacing Suggestions

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.6 miles from Ocean Springs, 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

$55.52 one way

$111.05 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $60.90 $121.80
premium $4.61 $65.92 $131.84
diesel $5.64 $80.69 $161.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 109 1 $38.14 $17.43
Efficient EV 90.8 1 $31.78 $14.53
EV Truck/SUV 145.3 1 $50.85 $23.24

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Ocean Springs, MS

Afternoon in Ocean Springs on Monday

Local time

2:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Southaven, MS

Afternoon in Southaven on Monday

Local time

2:48 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

3 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

5h 32m 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 Ocean Springs, MS to Southaven, MS covers 363.2 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 110, MS 15, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.6 miles from Ocean Springs, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.52 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 5h 32m 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 Ocean Springs, MS to Southaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ocean Springs, MS to Southaven, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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