How far is Carthage, MS from Greenville, MS?

The driving distance from Carthage, MS to Greenville, MS is about 160 miles (257.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.03 mi
03h 02m
Flight
132 mi
212.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132 mi
Kilometers
212.43 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.03 mi
Kilometers
257.54 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Wed, May 13, 5:48 PM CDT
Return by in Carthage
Wed, May 13, 8:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carthage
2026-05-13T14:46
Arrive Greenville
Wed, May 13, 5:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carthage
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vicksburg
MS

City in the US state of Mississippi

From Carthage
79.2 mi
01h 31m
To Greenville
80.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Carthage Point Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Carthage Point Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Carthage Point Road

    668 ft · 29 sec · Carthage Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Lower Woodville Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lower Woodville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto John R Junkin Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · John R Junkin Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    33 mi · 38 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    944 ft · 18 sec · Lee Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Como Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Como Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 128

    4 mi · 6 min · Highway 128

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 4

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 4

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 578

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 578

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Highway 577

    927 ft · 16 sec · Highway 577

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 17

    15.3 mi · 22 min · State Route 17

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 17

    18.8 mi · 28 min · State Route 17

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 17

    8 mi · 11 min · State Route 17

  20. 20

    Continue on Constitution Avenue

    2748 ft · 46 sec · Constitution Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Front Street

    592 ft · 10 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Constitution Avenue

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Constitution Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Avenue Kilbourne

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Avenue Kilbourne

  24. 24

    Continue on South Archer Street

    7.5 mi · 11 min · South Archer Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Lee Street

    104 m · 6 sec · West Lee Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1373 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Armstrong Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · East Armstrong Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    2192 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    2555 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Broadway Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carthage and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 17
42.1 mi · 26%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
33 mi · 21%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 7%
Constitution Avenue
10.2 mi · 6%
Highway 578
7.72 mi · 5%
South Archer Street
7.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

33 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vicksburg
01h 31m from Carthage
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carthage and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Greenville?

The road trip is about 160 miles (257.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vicksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Carthage and 80.8 miles from Greenville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carthage and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Vicksburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vicksburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vicksburg.

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

4 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

70 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

71 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 132 mi (212.43 km).

Carthage

#1 Carthage

Human settlement in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population4,725
Coordinates31.5265600, -91.4459500
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.445924, 31.526575)
End: South Broadway Street (-91.0598, 33.408959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.38 L · about $21.40
Round trip
$42.79
11.3 gal · 42.76 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.40 $42.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.06 $48.13
Premium $4.63 $26.13 $52.26
Diesel $5.42 $30.59 $61.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Carthage and Greenville. The current time is 14:46:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.