How far is Greenville, MS from Vancleave, MS?

The driving distance from Greenville, MS to Vancleave, MS is about 298 miles (479.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.02 mi
06h 06m
Flight
242.08 mi
389.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.08 mi
Kilometers
389.59 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.02 mi
Kilometers
479.61 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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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 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancleave
Thu, Apr 16, 5:43 AM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-15T23:36
Arrive Vancleave
Thu, Apr 16, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
D'Lo
MS

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

From Greenville
149.2 mi
03h 03m
To Vancleave
148.9 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    672 ft · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile

    1715 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 57: Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 4 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 27%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
48.6 mi · 16%
North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 16%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.6 mi · 7%
I 10
10.6 mi · 4%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

80.3 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
242.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
D'Lo
03h 03m from Greenville
Leave By
11:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Greenville and Sunny near Vancleave.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298 miles (479.6 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

D'Lo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.2 miles from Greenville and 148.9 miles from Vancleave.

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

The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.84 one way or $79.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near D'Lo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around D'Lo, 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 D'Lo.

RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

48 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

68 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

80 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Vancleave. Straight-line distance: 242.08 mi (389.59 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Vancleave

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population5,886
Coordinates30.5404700, -88.6875200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-91.05978, 33.40898)
End: Vancleave (-88.68752, 30.54047)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.81 L · about $39.84
Round trip
$79.68
21.04 gal · 79.62 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.84 $79.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.80 $89.61
Premium $4.63 $48.66 $97.31
Diesel $5.42 $56.97 $113.93

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Vancleave. The current time is 23:36:36.

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.