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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Banks Street
57 m · 9 sec · North Banks Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1665 ft · 36 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Highway 35 South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 35 South
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Take the ramp slight right
1619 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 45 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
46.7 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1876 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
3 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bentonia.
Yazoo City
Union Station
Vicksburg, MS
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 116.92 mi (188.16 km).
#1 Forest
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,483 |
| Coordinates | 32.3645900, -89.4742300 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 28,315 |
| Coordinates | 33.4089800, -91.0597800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-91.0598, 33.408959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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