How far is City of Greenville, MS from Clarksdale, MS?

The driving distance from City of Greenville, MS to Clarksdale, MS is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.73 mi
01h 35m
Flight
62.71 mi
100.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.71 mi
Kilometers
100.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.73 mi
Kilometers
117.04 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksdale
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-04-15T21:18
Arrive Clarksdale
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cleveland
MS

County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States

From City of Greenville
36.4 mi
00h 47m
To Clarksdale
36.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Greenville and Clarksdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Clarksdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 3 sec · Sandy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Griffin Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Griffin Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    58 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    2358 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1821 ft · 55 sec · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · Issaquena Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Edwards Alley

    48 m · 12 sec · Edwards Alley

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville and Clarksdale.

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
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
8.72 mi · 12%
South Broad Street
1.39 mi · 2%
Old Hwy 61
0.82 mi · 1%
East Reed Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

58 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
62.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
00h 47m from City of Greenville
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Partly Cloudy near Clarksdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Greenville to Clarksdale?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from City of Greenville and 36.4 miles from Clarksdale.

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

The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Greenville and Partly Cloudy near Clarksdale.

Stop Ideas Near Cleveland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cleveland, 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 Cleveland.

RAIL

Greenwood

57 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

104 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Clarksdale. Straight-line distance: 62.71 mi (100.93 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Clarksdale

#2 Clarksdale

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,470
Coordinates34.2001100, -90.5709300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-91.05142, 33.38502)
End: Clarksdale (-90.57093, 34.20011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.47
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.73 $19.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.63 $11.89 $23.77
Diesel $5.42 $13.92 $27.83

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and Clarksdale. The current time is 21:18:48.

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.