How far is City of Greenville, MS from Pontotoc, MS?
The driving distance from City of Greenville, MS to Pontotoc, MS is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Greenville and Pontotoc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Pontotoc.
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Start on Sandy Avenue
14 m · 3 sec · Sandy Avenue
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Turn right onto East Reed Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Griffin Road
44 m · 3 sec · Griffin Road
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Turn left
64.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
88.7 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 15: Pontotoc, New Albany
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Turnpike Road
2064 ft · 43 sec · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto West Oxford Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Oxford Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1943 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Marion Street
17 m · 2 sec · East Marion Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Marion Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville and Pontotoc.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Griffin Road
Keep slight right
88.7 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Sunny near Pontotoc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Greenville to Pontotoc?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from City of Greenville and 84.6 miles from Pontotoc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Greenville and Sunny near Pontotoc.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walnut.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Pontotoc. Straight-line distance: 132.05 mi (212.52 km).
#1 City of Greenville
City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 30,686 |
| Coordinates | 33.3850200, -91.0514200 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pontotoc
City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.2478800, -88.9986700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pontotoc (-88.99867, 34.24788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.94 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $35.16 | $70.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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