Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h
Distance
102.3 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southaven, MS
大 董
The drive from Southaven, MS to Plantersville, MS covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 78, Goodman Road West, Briar Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.9 miles on US 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.45 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
51.1 miles from Southaven, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
This is a 2h highway drive covering 102.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 78 and Goodman Road West. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.9 miles on US 78.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
420 ft
Total Descent
430 ft
Highest Point
598 ft
~36.5 mi in
Elevation Range
299 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and Goodman Road West. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Haleville Drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.3 miles you will encounter 10 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Millbranch Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto MS 302 / Goodman Road West
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MS 6 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 84.9 mi | 1h 31m |
| Goodman Road West | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Briar Ridge Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Veterans Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| I 55 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Stateline Road West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Millbranch Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Plantersville, MS.
Start on Five Oaks Drive West
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Millbranch Road
Turn right onto Stateline Road West
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55; I 69
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto MS 302
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 78
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto North Veterans Boulevard
Turn left onto MS 6
Turn right onto MS 6
Continue on MS 6
Turn slight left onto Pinecrest 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 23 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plantersville, 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 102.3 miles and 2h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.1 mi from Southaven, MS · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 51.1 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 78 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 miles.
The final approach into Plantersville, 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 Plantersville, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.45 one way
$30.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.59 | $45.17 |
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: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Southaven on Wednesday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Plantersville on Wednesday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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