How far is Petal, MS from Greenville, MS?

The driving distance from Petal, MS to Greenville, MS is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
214.14 mi
03h 39m
Flight
177.01 mi
284.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.01 mi
Kilometers
284.87 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.14 mi
Kilometers
344.63 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sat, Apr 25, 10:49 PM CDT
Return by in Petal
Sun, Apr 26, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Petal
2026-04-25T19:09
Arrive Greenville
Sat, Apr 25, 10:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Petal
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
Clinton
MS

Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

From Petal
105.8 mi
01h 49m
To Greenville
108.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morris Street

    34 m · 10 sec · Morris Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto US 11

    1.3 km · 1 min · US 11

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    106 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Highway 42

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 42

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    615 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

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

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  21. 21

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

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1876 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Petal and 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 42
83.7 mi · 39%
US 49W North
60.2 mi · 28%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 18%
I 220 North
5.24 mi · 2%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 2%
I 20 West
2.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Highway 42

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 49m from Petal
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Petal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Petal and 108.4 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.63 one way or $57.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Petal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

52 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

54 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

57 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Petal and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 177.01 mi (284.87 km).

Petal

#1 Petal

Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi

Population10,692
Coordinates31.3465600, -89.2600600
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Morris Street (-89.260109, 31.346601)
End: Main Street (-91.0598, 33.408959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.6 L · about $28.63
Round trip
$57.26
15.12 gal · 57.2 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.63 $57.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.20 $64.40
Premium $4.63 $34.96 $69.93
Diesel $5.42 $40.94 $81.87

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Petal and Greenville. The current time is 19:09:43.

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.