How far is Greenville, MS from Yazoo City, MS?

The driving distance from Greenville, MS to Yazoo City, MS is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
74.73 mi
01h 37m
Flight
53.82 mi
86.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.82 mi
Kilometers
86.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.73 mi
Kilometers
120.27 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 2:25 PM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Sat, May 23, 4:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-23T12:48
Arrive Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 2:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
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
Inverness
MS

Town of the United States

From Greenville
37.4 mi
00h 48m
To Yazoo City
37.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Yazoo City.

  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

    1771 ft · 36 sec · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Willie Morris Parkway

    91 m · 14 sec · Willie Morris Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Lintonia Park

    578 ft · 16 sec · Lintonia Park

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    2555 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 62%
Grand Avenue
1.63 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
US 49 South
0.53 mi · 1%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
0.34 mi
Lintonia Park
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

North Martin Luther King Drive

Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

46.2 mi · 00h 56m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
53.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inverness
00h 48m from Greenville
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Yazoo City?

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Inverness is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Greenville and 37.3 miles from Yazoo City.

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

The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 $10.00 one way or $20.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.

Stop Ideas Near Inverness

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

43 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

59 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

118 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Yazoo City. Straight-line distance: 53.82 mi (86.62 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Yazoo City

#2 Yazoo City

City in Mississippi, United States

Population10,869
Coordinates32.8551300, -90.4056500
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-91.05978, 33.40898)
End: Yazoo City (-90.40565, 32.85513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.98 L · about $10.00
Round trip
$20.00
5.28 gal · 19.96 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.00 $20.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.24 $22.49
Premium $4.63 $12.21 $24.42
Diesel $5.42 $14.30 $28.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Yazoo City. The current time is 12:48:44.

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.