How far is Laurel, MS from City of Greenville, MS?

The driving distance from Laurel, MS to City of Greenville, MS is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
207.37 mi
03h 38m
Flight
161.76 mi
260.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.76 mi
Kilometers
260.32 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.37 mi
Kilometers
333.73 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Greenville
Thu, Sep 17, 2:42 PM CDT
Return by in Laurel
Thu, Sep 17, 6:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-09-17T11:03
Arrive City of Greenville
Thu, Sep 17, 2:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel
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
Flora
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Laurel
104.6 mi
01h 49m
To City of Greenville
102.7 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
74°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and City of Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Yates Avenue

    48 m · 8 sec · Yates Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 5th Avenue

    80 m · 14 sec · North 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sawmill Road

    66 m · 4 sec · Sawmill Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road

    144 m · 11 sec · Sawmill Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Road

    22 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Road

    2597 ft · 60 sec · Sawmill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1767 ft · 41 sec · West 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.2 mi · 31 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward US 49 North: Jackson

    1266 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1876 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Sandy Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49W North
60.2 mi · 29%
US 49 North
57.7 mi · 28%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 19%
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi · 13%
I 220 North
5.24 mi · 3%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 09m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
01h 49m from Laurel
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurel and Mostly Clear near City of Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurel to City of Greenville?

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Laurel and 102.7 miles from City of Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Mostly Clear near City of Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Vicksburg, MS

59 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

76 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 161.76 mi (260.32 km).

Laurel

#1 Laurel

City in Mississippi, United States of America

Population18,197
Coordinates31.6940500, -89.1306100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
City of Greenville

#2 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Yates Avenue (-89.130621, 31.693893)
End: Sandy Avenue (-91.051544, 33.385041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.7 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.04
14.64 gal · 55.4 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $28.52 $57.04
Mid-grade $4.35 $31.83 $63.67
Premium $4.74 $34.66 $69.32
Diesel $5.93 $43.41 $86.82

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel and City of Greenville. The current time is 11:03:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.