How far is Greenville, MS from Natchez, MS?

The driving distance from Greenville, MS to Natchez, MS is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
157.92 mi
03h 24m
Flight
129.3 mi
208.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.3 mi
Kilometers
208.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.92 mi
Kilometers
254.14 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Natchez
Sun, May 24, 4:06 PM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, May 24, 7:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-24T12:41
Arrive Natchez
Sun, May 24, 4:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Vicksburg
MS

City in the US state of Mississippi

From Greenville
79 mi
01h 42m
To Natchez
78.9 mi
01h 42m

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
80°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Mississippi Highway 1

    30.1 mi · 41 min · Mississippi Highway 1

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    40.1 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Natchez

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Devereaux Drive

    1127 ft · 31 sec · Devereaux Drive

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Devereaux Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on St Catherine Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · St Catherine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on St Catherine Street

    90 m · 12 sec · St Catherine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Jr Street

    758 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1108 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    43 m · 8 sec · South Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bracken Alley

    106 m · 27 sec · Bracken Alley

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Pearl Street

    39 m · 6 sec · South Pearl Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mississippi Highway 1
74.5 mi · 47%
US 61 South
66.6 mi · 42%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
6.03 mi · 4%
Devereaux Drive
1.36 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.07 mi · 1%
St Catherine Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 61 South

Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Natchez

66.6 mi · 01h 16m

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
129.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vicksburg
01h 42m from Greenville
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Natchez.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Vicksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Greenville and 78.9 miles from Natchez.

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

The direct path is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Natchez.

Stop Ideas Near Vicksburg

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

4 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Hazlehurst station

71 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Natchez. Straight-line distance: 129.3 mi (208.09 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Natchez

County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States

Population14,362
Coordinates31.5601700, -91.4032900
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-91.05978, 33.40898)
End: Natchez (-91.40329, 31.56017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.09 L · about $21.09
Round trip
$42.19
11.14 gal · 42.18 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.09 $42.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.72 $47.45
Premium $4.63 $25.76 $51.52
Diesel $5.42 $30.16 $60.32

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Natchez. The current time is 12:41:34.

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.