How far is Greenville, MS from Indianola, MS?

The driving distance from Greenville, MS to Indianola, MS is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.14 mi
00h 36m
Flight
23.51 mi
37.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.51 mi
Kilometers
37.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.14 mi
Kilometers
40.46 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianola
Wed, May 13, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, May 13, 10:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-13T09:45
Arrive Indianola
Wed, May 13, 10:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leland
MS

City in Washington County, Mississippi, USA

From Greenville
12.6 mi
00h 18m
To Indianola
12.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1228 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Augusta Street

    27 m · 6 sec · West Augusta Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1423 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Lee Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
0.86 mi · 3%
College Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
West Augusta Street
0.02 mi
Lee Street
0.01 mi
South Broadway Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leland
00h 18m from Greenville
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Indianola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Greenville and 12.6 miles from Indianola.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Indianola.

Stop Ideas Near Leland

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

68 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

77 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Indianola. Straight-line distance: 23.51 mi (37.84 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Indianola

City in Mississippi

Population8,855
Coordinates33.4509500, -90.6550900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-91.05978, 33.40898)
End: Indianola (-90.65509, 33.45095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.74
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.37 $6.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.63 $4.12 $8.23
Diesel $5.42 $4.82 $9.64

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Indianola. The current time is 09:45:45.

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.