How far is Greenville, MS from Clarksdale, MS?

The driving distance from Greenville, MS to Clarksdale, MS is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
72.78 mi
01h 36m
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
72.78 mi
Kilometers
117.13 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksdale
Sun, May 24, 10:20 PM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, May 24, 11:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-24T20:43
Arrive Clarksdale
Sun, May 24, 10:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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
Cleveland
MS

County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States

From Greenville
36.4 mi
00h 48m
To Clarksdale
36.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    3 m · 8 sec · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Griffin Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Griffin Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    58 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    2358 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1821 ft · 55 sec · 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · Issaquena Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Edwards Alley

    48 m · 12 sec · Edwards Alley

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broad Street
1.39 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Old Hwy 61
0.82 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.34 mi
Issaquena Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
00h 48m from Greenville
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 Greenville and 36.4 miles from Clarksdale.

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 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Clarksdale

#2 Clarksdale

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,470
Coordinates34.2001100, -90.5709300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-91.05978, 33.40898)
End: Clarksdale (-90.57093, 34.20011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.47
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.73 $19.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.63 $11.89 $23.77
Diesel $5.42 $13.92 $27.83

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 Greenville and Clarksdale. The current time is 20:43:42.

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.