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Trip from Southaven, MS to Quitman, MS

Drive Time

5h 7m

Distance

262.6 mi

423 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 54m ★
6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m

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

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Southaven, MS

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Quitman, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Southaven, MS to Quitman, MS covers 262.6 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 78, US Highway 45 Aiternate, US Highway 45 Alternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.4 miles on US 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.14 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

131.3 miles from Southaven, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 7m highway drive covering 262.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 78 and US Highway 45 Aiternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.4 miles on US 78.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

593 ft 231 ft

Total Climb

524 ft

Total Descent

241 ft

Highest Point

593 ft

~243.8 mi in

Elevation Range

363 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and US Highway 45 Aiternate. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Haleville Drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 262.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
5
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | MS 302 / Goodman Road West

At end of road, turn left onto MS 302 / Goodman Road West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
231.9 mi into trip | ~4h 30m in | US 45

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 78 83.4 mi 1h 29m
US Highway 45 Aiternate 60.6 mi 1h 9m
US Highway 45 Alternate 54.7 mi 1h 6m
US 45 40 mi 47m
Goodman Road West 8.3 mi 12m
US 45 ALT 7.2 mi 8m
Quitman Meridian Highway 3.9 mi 5m
I 55 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 78 — 83.4 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Five Oaks Drive West

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Five Oaks Drive West
2

Turn right onto Haleville Drive

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Haleville Drive
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Millbranch Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Millbranch Road
4

Turn right onto Stateline Road West

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Stateline Road West
5

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 59 sec
6

Merge slight left

1.2 mi · 1 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
8

At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West

8.3 mi · 12 min · Goodman Road West
9

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 45 sec
10

Merge slight left

83 mi · 1 hr 29 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo

0.4 mi · 1 min · US 45:south: Tupelo
12

Merge slight left

14 mi · 17 min
13

Continue straight

1.4 mi · 1 min
14

Continue straight

2.2 mi · 2 min
15

Continue straight

1.5 mi · 1 min
16

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 49 sec
17

Continue straight

1.4 mi · 1 min
18

Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

55 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
19

Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
20

Keep slight right

19 mi · 21 min
21

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 46 sec
22

Continue straight

3.7 mi · 4 min
23

Continue straight

2.6 mi · 3 min
24

Turn right onto Quitman Meridian Highway

3.9 mi · 5 min · Quitman Meridian Highway
25

Continue on North Archusa Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Archusa Avenue
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 131.3 miles from Southaven, MS, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.4 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.3 miles or 2h 33m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quitman, 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 262.6 miles and 5h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 US 78 for about 83.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 131.3 mi from Southaven, MS · 2h 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bear Creek, AL

131 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

Collierville, TN

Fuel and coffee

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

Bear Creek, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.3 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 US 78 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.4 miles.

Arriving in Quitman, MS

The final approach into Quitman, 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 Quitman, MS.

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.

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 99.6
View on nps.gov
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 90.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.14 one way

$80.29 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $44.03 $88.06
premium $4.61 $47.66 $95.32
diesel $5.64 $58.34 $116.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Horn Lake, MS

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Meridian, MS

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Southaven, MS

Tesla

8 DCFC

The Mall at Barnes Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Tupelo, MS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bonita Lakes Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Meridian, MS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Country Ford, Inc.

Southaven, MS

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Electric Era Charging Station

New Albany, MS

ELECTRIC_ERA

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 174

New Albany, MS

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 17 Tesla: 5 FORD_CHARGE: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 ELECTRIC_ERA: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.8 0 $27.57 $12.60
Efficient EV 65.7 0 $22.98 $10.50
EV Truck/SUV 105 1 $36.76 $16.81

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Southaven, MS

Late night in Southaven on Monday

Local time

4:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Destination

Quitman, MS

Late night in Quitman on Monday

Local time

4:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

83°F

Bear Creek, AL

131 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

8 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 7m 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 Quitman, MS covers 262.6 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 78, US Highway 45 Aiternate, US Highway 45 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.3 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 $40.14 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 262.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Southaven, MS to Quitman, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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