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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, MS to Lucedale, MS is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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
266.11 mi
05h 27m
Flight
222.73 mi
358.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.73 mi
Kilometers
358.45 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.11 mi
Kilometers
428.27 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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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 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lucedale
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM CDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-10-15T12:08
Arrive Lucedale
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:06 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
Florence
MS

Town in Mississippi, US

From City of Greenville
133.1 mi
02h 43m
To Lucedale
133 mi
02h 43m

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
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Summer Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Commerce Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commerce Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 31%
US 98 East
48.7 mi · 18%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
48.6 mi · 18%
North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
9.26 mi · 3%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

80.3 mi · 01h 37m

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
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
222.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
02h 43m from City of Greenville
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving City of Greenville and Sunny near Lucedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.1 miles from City of Greenville and 133 miles from Lucedale.

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

The direct path is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

41 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

70 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

72 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Lucedale. Straight-line distance: 222.73 mi (358.45 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Lucedale

City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,120
Coordinates30.9251900, -88.5900200
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-91.05142, 33.38502)
End: Lucedale (-88.59002, 30.92519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.55 L · about $36.85
Round trip
$73.69
18.78 gal · 71.1 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $36.85 $73.69
Mid-grade $4.38 $41.15 $82.29
Premium $4.77 $44.82 $89.64
Diesel $5.89 $55.31 $110.61

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 Lucedale. The current time is 12:08:51.

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.