How far is Jackson, MS from Greenwood, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Greenwood, MS is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
208.59 mi
04h 17m
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
208.59 mi
Kilometers
335.7 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T08:45
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Louisville
MS

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Jackson
104.4 mi
02h 08m
To Greenwood
104.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lamar Street

    115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street

    2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street

    16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

    813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    13.1 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    1993 ft · 1 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest

    590 ft · 28 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Greenwood Hopewell Road

    44 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Greenwood.

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 53%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 9%
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 6%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 6%
MS 6 East
12.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
02h 08m from Jackson
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jackson and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 104.4 miles from Jackson and 104.2 miles from Greenwood.

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 44.4 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jackson and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.

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 Jackson and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 164.14 mi (264.16 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,457
Coordinates34.2178800, -88.5100500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Greenwood (-88.51005, 34.21788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.86 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.74
14.72 gal · 55.72 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.87 $55.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.35 $62.69
Premium $4.63 $34.04 $68.08
Diesel $5.42 $39.85 $79.71

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 Jackson and Greenwood. The current time is 08:45:03.

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.