How far is University, MS from City of Greenville, MS?

The driving distance from University, MS to City of Greenville, MS is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.68 mi
02h 26m
Flight
110.71 mi
178.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.71 mi
Kilometers
178.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.68 mi
Kilometers
223.18 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Greenville
Fri, May 15, 9:43 PM CDT
Return by in University
Sat, May 16, 12:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University
2026-05-15T19:17
Arrive City of Greenville
Fri, May 15, 9:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in University
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Clarksdale
MS

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

From University
68.3 mi
01h 13m
To City of Greenville
70.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between University and City of Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University and City of Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Tyler Avenue

    15 m · 4 sec · Tyler Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    104 m · 18 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Van Buren Avenue

    72 m · 16 sec · Van Buren Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    92 m · 18 sec · South 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jackson Avenue East

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Jackson Avenue East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Batesville

    1021 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Griffin Road

    44 m · 7 sec · Griffin Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Hwy 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Sandy Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between University and City of Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 278 West
122 mi · 88%
Jackson Avenue East
2.91 mi · 2%
North Broad Street
1.38 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 1%
Old Hwy 61
0.82 mi · 1%
East Reed Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 278 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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksdale
01h 13m from University
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving University 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 University to City of Greenville?

The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Clarksdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from University and 70.3 miles from City of Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around University and Sunny near City of Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksdale

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

84 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

114 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between University and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 110.71 mi (178.17 km).

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#1 University

University is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.3659400, -89.5253600
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
City of Greenville

#2 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Tyler Avenue (-89.52535, 34.365989)
End: Sandy Avenue (-91.051544, 33.385041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.52 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.04
9.78 gal · 37.04 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.52 $37.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.83 $41.65
Premium $4.63 $22.62 $45.23
Diesel $5.42 $26.48 $52.96

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between University and City of Greenville. The current time is 19:17:10.

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.