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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.69 mi
03h 23m
Flight
164.14 mi
264.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.14 mi
Kilometers
264.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.69 mi
Kilometers
334.24 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T07:25
Arrive Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Louisville
MS

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Greenwood
104.6 mi
01h 41m
To Jackson
103.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Greenwood Hopewell Road

    44 m · 7 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Dorsey Evergreen Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest

    590 ft · 27 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    1993 ft · 2 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center

    2736 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    586 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on East Pearl Street

    3245 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
127 mi · 61%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King Drive
15.8 mi · 8%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 6%
Dorsey Evergreen Road
2.88 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
01h 41m from Greenwood
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

91 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

113 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 164.14 mi (264.16 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,457
Coordinates34.2178800, -88.5100500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood Hopewell Road (-88.510213, 34.217979)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.74 L · about $27.76
Round trip
$55.52
14.66 gal · 55.48 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Jackson. The current time is 07:25:08.

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.