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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, MS to University, MS is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
136.51 mi
03h 00m
Flight
110.71 mi
178.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.71 mi
Kilometers
178.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.51 mi
Kilometers
219.69 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in University
Fri, May 15, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Sat, May 16, 2:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-05-15T20:12
Arrive University
Fri, May 15, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Clarksdale
MS

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

From City of Greenville
68.2 mi
01h 30m
To University
68.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward West Jackson Avenue

    723 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Jackson Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · West Jackson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    92 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Van Buren Avenue

    72 m · 17 sec · Van Buren Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    104 m · 20 sec · South 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tyler Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · Tyler Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tyler Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Griffin Road
57.1 mi · 42%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
8.72 mi · 6%
West Jackson Avenue
3.1 mi · 2%
South Broad Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Old Hwy 61
0.82 mi · 1%
East Reed Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

64.4 mi · 01h 18m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksdale
01h 30m from City of Greenville
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Mostly Sunny near University.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Clarksdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from City of Greenville and 68.3 miles from University.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarksdale

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

84 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

114 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and University. Straight-line distance: 110.71 mi (178.17 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
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#2 University

University is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.3659400, -89.5253600
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-91.05142, 33.38502)
End: University (-89.52536, 34.36594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.51
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.25 $36.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.53 $41.06
Premium $4.63 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.42 $26.10 $52.20

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and University. The current time is 20:12:53.

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.