How far is Pontotoc, MS from City of Greenville, MS?
The driving distance from Pontotoc, MS to City of Greenville, MS is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pontotoc and City of Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pontotoc and City of Greenville.
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Start on East Marion Street
17 m · 3 sec · East Marion Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1943 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Oxford Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Oxford Street
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Turn right onto Turnpike Road
2064 ft · 43 sec · Turnpike Road
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford
1728 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West
2.1 mi · 2 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West
24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Continue straight
2526 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
61.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight left
64.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn right onto Griffin Road
44 m · 7 sec · Griffin Road
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Turn left onto Old Hwy 61
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61
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Turn straight onto North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Reed Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road
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Turn left onto Sandy Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Sandy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pontotoc and City of Greenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pontotoc Parkway West
Take the exit slight left
64.9 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pontotoc and Sunny near City of Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pontotoc to City of Greenville?
The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Pontotoc and 84.3 miles from City of Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pontotoc and Sunny near City of Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
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 Walnut.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pontotoc and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 132.05 mi (212.52 km).
#1 Pontotoc
City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.2478800, -88.9986700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Greenville
City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 30,686 |
| Coordinates | 33.3850200, -91.0514200 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Avenue (-91.051544, 33.385041)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $3.94 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $35.10 | $70.20 |
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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