How far is Lyon, MS from Walnut Grove, MS?
The driving distance from Lyon, MS to Walnut Grove, MS is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyon and Walnut Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyon and Walnut Grove.
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Start on Main Street
4 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Fontaine Street
1407 ft · 1 min · Fontaine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Sherard Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Sherard Road
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Turn straight onto Mississippi Highway 1
5.9 mi · 9 min · Mississippi Highway 1
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Turn left onto Alligator - Rena Lara Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Alligator - Rena Lara Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyon and Walnut Grove.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sherard Road
Turn right onto Sherard Road
7.46 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lyon and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lyon to Walnut Grove?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clarksdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Lyon and 8.7 miles from Walnut Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lyon and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksdale
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 Clarksdale.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyon and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 14.06 mi (22.63 km).
#1 Lyon
Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 279 |
| Coordinates | 34.2178900, -90.5420400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut Grove
City in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,658 |
| Coordinates | 34.1403900, -90.7695500 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.769609, 34.140427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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