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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, MS to Houston, MS is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.33 mi
03h 12m
Flight
123.26 mi
198.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.26 mi
Kilometers
198.36 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.33 mi
Kilometers
237.11 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-10-15T11:04
Arrive Houston
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
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
Carrollton
MS

Township in Carroll County, Arkansas

From City of Greenville
73.6 mi
01h 36m
To Houston
73.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    23.6 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 515 South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 515 South

  9. 9

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Hamilton Street

    91 m · 13 sec · East Hamilton Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hamilton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
107 mi · 72%
County Road 515 South
1.76 mi · 1%
South Jackson Street
1.45 mi · 1%
East Reed Road
0.73 mi
East Hamilton Street
0.06 mi
Sandy Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Continue straight

73.9 mi · 01h 32m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
01h 36m from City of Greenville
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving City of Greenville and Sunny near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from City of Greenville and 73.8 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Greenville and Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

24 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Houston. Straight-line distance: 123.26 mi (198.36 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Houston

Town in Mississippi

Population3,375
Coordinates33.8984500, -88.9992300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-91.05142, 33.38502)
End: Houston (-88.99923, 33.89845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.81
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $20.40 $40.81
Mid-grade $4.38 $22.79 $45.57
Premium $4.77 $24.82 $49.64
Diesel $5.89 $30.63 $61.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and Houston. The current time is 11:04:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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