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

The driving distance from Diamondhead, MS to City of Greenville, MS is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
281.35 mi
04h 56m
Flight
229.09 mi
368.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.09 mi
Kilometers
368.69 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.35 mi
Kilometers
452.79 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM CDT
Return by in Diamondhead
Thu, Oct 15, 8:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Diamondhead
2026-10-15T11:04
Arrive City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Diamondhead
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
Braxton
MS

Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Diamondhead
143.8 mi
02h 28m
To City of Greenville
137.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    116 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1187 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West

    828 ft · 28 sec · Diamondhead Drive West

  5. 5

    Continue on Diamondhead Drive West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Analii Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · Analii Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Diamondhead Drive North

    1774 ft · 54 sec · Diamondhead Drive North

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle

    126 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive

    2036 ft · 56 sec · Diamondhead Drive

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive

    35 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive

    92 m · 8 sec · Gex Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1941 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    19.5 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 43 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

    1123 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  36. 36

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    1876 ft · 29 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  39. 39

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Sandy Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
82.6 mi · 29%
US 49W North
60.2 mi · 21%
MS 43
56.6 mi · 20%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 14%
I 220 North
5.24 mi · 2%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
229.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braxton
02h 28m from Diamondhead
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Diamondhead and Mostly Clear near City of Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Braxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Diamondhead and 137.6 miles from City of Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.97 one way or $77.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Braxton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Brookhaven

67 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

88 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Diamondhead and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 229.09 mi (368.69 km).

Diamondhead

#1 Diamondhead

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population8,058
Coordinates30.3946400, -89.3639400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
City of Greenville

#2 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherryhill Drive (-89.3655, 30.392789)
End: Sandy Avenue (-91.051544, 33.385041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.58 L · about $38.97
Round trip
$77.93
19.86 gal · 75.16 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $38.97 $77.93
Mid-grade $4.38 $43.51 $87.03
Premium $4.77 $47.40 $94.79
Diesel $5.89 $58.49 $116.98

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 Diamondhead and City of Greenville. The current time is 11:04:05.

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.