Origin
Southaven, MS
Night in Southaven on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southaven, MS to Coldwater, MS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southaven, MS
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Coldwater, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
The drive from Southaven, MS to Coldwater, MS covers 22.7 miles and takes about 27m 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 306, US 51 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 22.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and MS 306. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.7 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 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 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MS 306. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Haleville Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Haleville Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Millbranch Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (Stateline Road West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Haleville Drive
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Millbranch Road
At end of road, turn left onto Millbranch Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Stateline Road West
Turn right onto Stateline Road West
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 55; I 69
Merge onto I 55; I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
22.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 51; MS 304 Scenic
Turn left onto US 51; MS 304 Scenic
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| MS 306 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 51 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Stateline Road West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Millbranch Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Haleville Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Five Oaks Drive West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 19.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Coldwater, MS.
1
Start on Five Oaks Drive West
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive West
2
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Haleville Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Millbranch Road
4
Turn right onto Stateline Road West
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Stateline Road West
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
6
Merge onto I 55; I 69
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 55; I 69
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Turn right onto MS 306; MS 304 Scenic
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 306; MS 304 Scenic
9
Turn left onto US 51; MS 304 Scenic
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 51; MS 304 Scenic
10
Turn left onto North Street
400 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Coldwater, MS
Night in Coldwater on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27m 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 Southaven, MS to Coldwater, MS covers 22.7 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, MS 306, US 51. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Southaven, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.43 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.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Haleville Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Millbranch Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (Stateline Road West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Southaven, MS to Coldwater, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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