How far is Ridgeland, MS from Greenwood, MS?
The driving distance from Ridgeland, MS to Greenwood, MS is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgeland and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland and Greenwood.
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Start on Old Town Crossing
12 m · 9 sec · Old Town Crossing
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
2233 ft · 44 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn straight onto Sunnybrook Road
156 m · 12 sec · Sunnybrook Road
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Continue on Old Agency Road
133 m · 9 sec · Old Agency Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
36.4 mi · 42 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
1830 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman
72 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 371: Mantachie, Mooreville
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
1993 ft · 1 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest
590 ft · 28 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Turn right onto Greenwood Hopewell Road
44 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeland and Greenwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Old Agency Road
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ridgeland and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgeland to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Ridgeland and 108.2 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.93 one way or $57.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ridgeland and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Grenada
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 Grenada.
Greenwood
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 155.1 mi (249.61 km).
#1 Ridgeland
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,938 |
| Coordinates | 32.4284800, -90.1323100 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 13,457 |
| Coordinates | 34.2178800, -88.5100500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-88.51005, 34.21788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $28.93 | $57.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.54 | $65.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.34 | $70.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
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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