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Trip from Southaven, MS to Friars Point, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

65.7 mi

106 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

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Downtown Southaven, MS, MS

Southaven, MS

大 董

town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Friars Point, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Southaven, MS to Friars Point, MS covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 61, Friar Point Road, State Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.5 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.92 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.

Midpoint

32.8 miles from Southaven, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 61 49.5 mi 57m
Friar Point Road 8.8 mi 21m
State Line Road 3.9 mi 6m
Stateline Road West 2.5 mi 4m
Sheriff Ridge Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Moss Point Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Whitworth Street 0.2 mi <1m
3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 61 — 49.5 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Five Oaks Drive West

169 ft · 9 sec · Five Oaks Drive West
2

Turn right onto Mosspoint Drive

168 ft · 7 sec · Mosspoint Drive
3

Turn straight onto Moss Point Drive

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Moss Point Drive
4

Turn right onto Whitworth Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Whitworth Street
5

Turn left onto Stateline Road West

2.5 mi · 4 min · Stateline Road West
6

Continue on State Line Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · State Line Road
7

Turn left onto US 61

50 mi · 57 min · US 61
8

Take the exit

186 ft · 5 sec
9

Turn straight onto Friar Point Road

8.8 mi · 21 min · Friar Point Road
10

Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Sheriff Ridge Avenue
11

Continue on Washington Street

410 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street
12

Turn right onto 3rd Street

506 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street
13

Arrive at destination

2 ft · 3rd Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.8 miles from Southaven, MS, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 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 14 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.8 miles or 43m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Friars Point, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Southaven, MS

This is one driving day of about 65.7 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Southaven, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 61 for about 49.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Walls, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Walls, MS

33 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

Walls, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Tunica, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Southaven, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Horn Lake, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19013102301

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.8 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mosspoint Drive

Turn right onto Mosspoint Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Whitworth Street

Turn right onto Whitworth Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Stateline Road West

Turn left onto Stateline Road West

Navigation decision point

4
65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | Sheriff Ridge Avenue

Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | 3rd Street

Turn right onto 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.92 one way

$19.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $10.89 $21.78
premium $4.56 $11.79 $23.58
diesel $5.61 $14.51 $29.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.90 $3.15
Efficient EV 16.4 0 $5.75 $2.63
EV Truck/SUV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Southaven, MS

Afternoon in Southaven on Saturday

Local time

3:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Friars Point, MS

Afternoon in Friars Point on Saturday

Local time

3:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 33m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

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 ~70 min detour Free near mile 56.6
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

65.7 mi in 1h 33m, mostly highway — 49.5 mi of that is on US 61.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.5 mi on US 61.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and Friar Point Road. 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.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Southaven, MS to Friars Point, MS is easy. At 1h 33m with 75% 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 49.5 miles on US 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes — Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Friars Point, MS before heading back.

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.

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