How far is Louisburg, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Louisburg, NC to Greenville, NC is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.62 mi
01h 21m
Flight
62.21 mi
100.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.21 mi
Kilometers
100.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.62 mi
Kilometers
126.52 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Louisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisburg
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisburg
9:30 PM EDT
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
Sims
NC

Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Louisburg
42.1 mi
00h 40m
To Greenville
36.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisburg and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Nash Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Nash Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    132 m · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Louisburg Road

    566 ft · 9 sec · Louisburg Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Zebulon Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Zebulon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Arendell Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Arendell Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward US 64 East, US 264 East

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2686 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 East
56.7 mi · 72%
Zebulon Road
9.27 mi · 12%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.41 mi · 2%
North Arendell Avenue
0.85 mi · 1%
West 10th Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 64 East

Keep slight right

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sims
00h 40m from Louisburg
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Louisburg and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisburg to Greenville?

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Sims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Louisburg and 36.5 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Louisburg and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Sims

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

14 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

31 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

32 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

43 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisburg and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 62.21 mi (100.11 km).

Louisburg

#1 Louisburg

Town in Franklin County, North Carolina

Population3,694
Coordinates36.0990400, -78.3011100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: West Nash Street (-78.301043, 36.099135)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.78 $13.24 $26.47
Diesel $5.62 $15.58 $31.16

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 North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisburg and Greenville. The current time is 23:46:34.

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.