How far is Potts Camp, MS from Galena, MS?
The driving distance from Potts Camp, MS to Galena, MS is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potts Camp and Galena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potts Camp and Galena.
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Start on Church Street
2751 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Bypass Street
2264 ft · 52 sec · Bypass Street
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Take the ramp left
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 4, MS 7: Oxford, Holly Springs
1432 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
77 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Laws Hill Road
3073 ft · 2 min · Laws Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laws Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Potts Camp and Galena.
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.
Bypass Street
Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Potts Camp and Clear near Galena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Potts Camp to Galena?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Potts Camp and 10.4 miles from Galena.
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 6.8 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Potts Camp and Clear near Galena.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potts Camp and Galena. Straight-line distance: 14.06 mi (22.62 km).
#1 Potts Camp
Town of the United States
| Population | 463 |
| Coordinates | 34.6462100, -89.3053500 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Galena
Galena is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6570400, -89.5523000 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galena (-89.5523, 34.65704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.90 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.36 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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