How far is Forest, MS from Greenville, MS?

The driving distance from Forest, MS to Greenville, MS is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
166.57 mi
02h 47m
Flight
116.92 mi
188.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.92 mi
Kilometers
188.16 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.57 mi
Kilometers
268.07 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Return by in Forest
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest
2026-04-22T23:44
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest
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
Bentonia
MS

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

From Forest
83.2 mi
01h 23m
To Greenville
83.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Banks Street

    57 m · 9 sec · North Banks Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1665 ft · 36 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 35 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 35 South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

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

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  11. 11

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

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1876 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest and 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49W North
60.2 mi · 36%
Highway 35 South
45.7 mi · 27%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 24%
I 220 North
5.24 mi · 3%
I 20 West
2.71 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 49W North

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

46.7 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bentonia
01h 23m from Forest
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Forest and Partly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Bentonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Forest and 83.4 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Forest and Partly Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Bentonia

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

24 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

60 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

87 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 116.92 mi (188.16 km).

Forest

#1 Forest

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,483
Coordinates32.3645900, -89.4742300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Banks Street (-89.474438, 32.364605)
End: Main Street (-91.0598, 33.408959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.25 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.54
11.76 gal · 44.5 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.27 $44.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.04 $50.09
Premium $4.63 $27.20 $54.39
Diesel $5.42 $31.84 $63.68

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest and Greenville. The current time is 23:44:50.

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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.