The drive from Southaven, MS to Edwards, MS covers 218.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 20, Natchez Trace Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.9 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.97 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
109.2 miles from Southaven, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 218.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 2m highway drive covering 218.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 185.9 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 21 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 185.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Haleville Drive.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 218.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 193.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These 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
5
193.7 mi into trip|~3h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
5
202.4 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the ramp toward 20
Navigation decision point
Toward 20
5
217 mi into trip|~3h 59m in
Take the exit toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Southaven, MS to Edwards, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ntp along the way.
Ntp
195.7 mi in|~3h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
185.9 mi
3h 19m
I 20
14.4 mi
15m
Natchez Trace Parkway
6.4 mi
9m
I 220
5.9 mi
6m
Medgar Evers Boulevard
2 mi
2m
MS 22
0.9 mi
1m
Stateline Road West
0.3 mi
<1m
Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 185.9 mi, about 3h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Edwards, 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
186 mi·3 hr 19 min·I 55; I 69
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 220 South: West Jackson
8
Continue on I 220
5.9 mi·6 min·I 220
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
10
Keep slight right at fork
301 ft·8 sec
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
11
Merge onto US 49
2.0 mi·2 min·Medgar Evers Boulevard
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward NTP
13
Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
6.4 mi·9 min·Natchez Trace Parkway
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward 20
15
Merge onto I 20; US 80
14 mi·15 min·I 20; US 80
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
17
Turn left onto MS 22; MS 467
0.9 mi·1 min·MS 22; MS 467
18
Continue on MS 467
0.2 mi·20 sec·Jackson Street
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
324 ft·16 sec·South Main Street
20
Turn right onto Pine Street
43 ft·1 sec·Pine Street
21
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
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 109.2 miles from Southaven, MS, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.9 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 48 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.2 miles or 1h 59m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edwards, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Southaven, 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 Southaven, MS
This is one driving day of about 218.3 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Southaven, 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 185.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.2 mi from Southaven, MS
· 1h 59m into the drive
The midpoint is around 109.2 miles from Southaven, 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 185.9 miles.
Arriving in Edwards, MS
The final approach into Edwards, 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 Edwards, 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.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 195.7
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 67.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.97 one way
$65.94 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$36.19
$72.38
premium
$4.56
$39.18
$78.36
diesel
$5.61
$48.20
$96.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.5
0
$22.92
$10.48
Efficient EV
54.6
0
$19.10
$8.73
EV Truck/SUV
87.3
1
$30.56
$13.97
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Southaven, MS
Late night
in Southaven on Saturday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edwards, MS
Late night
in Edwards on Saturday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
2 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
4h 2m 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 Southaven, MS to Edwards, MS covers 218.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 20, Natchez Trace Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.2 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 $32.97 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 218.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 193.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Southaven, MS to Edwards, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ntp along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
