How far is Clarksdale, MS from Greenville, MS?

The driving distance from Clarksdale, MS to Greenville, MS is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
74.27 mi
01h 26m
Flight
61.45 mi
98.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.45 mi
Kilometers
98.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.27 mi
Kilometers
119.53 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, May 24, 9:13 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksdale
Sun, May 24, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksdale
2026-05-24T19:47
Arrive Greenville
Sun, May 24, 9:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksdale
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 Clarksdale
36.4 mi
00h 43m
To Greenville
37.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · Issaquena Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1821 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Avenue

    60 m · 5 sec · Riverside Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    2160 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South State Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    58 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Griffin Road

    44 m · 7 sec · Griffin Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Hwy 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
2.06 mi · 3%
North Broad Street
1.38 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Old Hwy 61
0.82 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
00h 43m from Clarksdale
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 Clarksdale and 37.8 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

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 Clarksdale and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 61.45 mi (98.89 km).

Clarksdale

#1 Clarksdale

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,470
Coordinates34.2001100, -90.5709300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.570939, 34.200128)
End: Main Street (-91.0598, 33.408959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.63 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $5.42 $14.19 $28.37

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksdale and Greenville. The current time is 19:47:21.

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.