Origin
Southaven, MS
Morning in Southaven on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southaven, MS to Waveland, MS
Drive Time
7h 5m
Distance
363.1 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
4 AM
6h 54m
★
6 AM
7h 6m
8 AM
7h 28m
10 AM
7h 13m
12 PM
7h 11m
3 PM
7h 14m
5 PM
7h 27m
8 PM
6h 59m
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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Waveland, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Southaven, MS to Waveland, MS covers 363.1 miles and takes about 7h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Haleville Drive, Millbranch Road, Stateline Road West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.51 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
181.6 miles from Southaven, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 5m drive with frequent turns across 363.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Haleville Drive 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southaven, MS to Waveland, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haleville Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Millbranch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stateline Road West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richland | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 59 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Haleville Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Waveland, 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
195 mi
·
3 hr 31 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
8
Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richland, Hattiesburg
9
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Highway 49 South
10
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
11
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
13
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
40 mi
·
43 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
15
Turn left onto South Main Street
16 mi
·
23 min
·
South Main Street
16
Continue straight
25 mi
·
37 min
17
Continue on Nicholson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nicholson Avenue
18
Turn right onto McLaurin Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McLaurin Street
19
Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint Anthony Street
20
Turn left onto Saint Joseph Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
21
Turn left onto Coleman Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Coleman Avenue
22
Turn right onto Central Avenue
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Central Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.6 miles from Southaven, MS, or about 3h 32m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.6 miles or 3h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waveland, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Southaven, MS
This is one driving day of about 363.1 miles and 7h 5m.
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 2 real breaks 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 Southaven, MS · 3h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Waveland, MS
The final approach into Waveland, 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 Waveland, 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
$55.51 one way
$111.02 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $60.88 | $121.77 |
| premium | $4.61 | $65.90 | $131.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.67 | $161.34 |
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 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 | 108.9 | 1 | $38.13 | $17.43 |
| Efficient EV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.77 | $14.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.2 | 1 | $50.83 | $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.
Destination
Waveland, MS
Morning in Waveland on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
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
7h 5m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Waveland, MS covers 363.1 miles and takes about 7h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Haleville Drive, Millbranch Road, Stateline Road West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.6 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 $55.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southaven, MS to Waveland, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Southaven, MS to Waveland, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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