How far is Greenwood, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Greenwood, MS to Jackson, MS is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Jackson.
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Start on Greenwood Hopewell Road
44 m · 7 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
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Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
130 m · 19 sec · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dorsey Evergreen Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest
590 ft · 27 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
1993 ft · 2 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Turn left
11.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right
92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center
2736 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
586 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on East Pearl Street
3245 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Jackson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 25 South
Take the exit slight right
92.5 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Jackson?
The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Greenwood and 103.1 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.76 one way or $55.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Louisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisville.
Union Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 164.14 mi (264.16 km).
#1 Greenwood
County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 13,457 |
| Coordinates | 34.2178800, -88.5100500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.22 | $62.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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