Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
99.5 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Photo: Mark Stebnicki
The drive from Southaven, MS to Drew, MS covers 99.5 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61, Highway 49, US 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.1 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.7 miles from Southaven, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 99.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 61 and Highway 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.1 miles on US 61.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and Highway 49. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mosspoint Drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Southaven, MS to Drew, MS is easy. At 2h 11m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mosspoint Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Whitworth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Stateline Road West): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Mosspoint Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Whitworth Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 49
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W / Highway 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 63.1 mi | 1h 13m |
| Highway 49 | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| US 49 | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| State Line Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Stateline Road West | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Moss Point Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whitworth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Drew, MS.
Start on Five Oaks Drive West
Turn right onto Mosspoint Drive
Turn straight onto Moss Point Drive
Turn right onto Whitworth Street
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
Continue on State Line Road
Turn left onto US 61
Take the exit onto US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W
Continue on US 49W
Turn right onto East Shaw Avenue
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Drew, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Southaven, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 99.5 miles and 2h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.7 mi from Southaven, MS · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.7 miles from Southaven, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 61 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.1 miles.
The final approach into Drew, 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 Drew, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.21 one way
$30.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| premium | $4.61 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.45 | $4.78 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.93 | $6.37 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Southaven on Sunday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Drew on Sunday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Memphis, TN
50 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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