How far is Vancleave, MS from Greenville, MS?

The driving distance from Vancleave, MS to Greenville, MS is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.13 mi
06h 07m
Flight
242.08 mi
389.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.08 mi
Kilometers
389.59 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.13 mi
Kilometers
476.58 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:14 AM CDT
Return by in Vancleave
Thu, Apr 16, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancleave
2026-04-15T22:06
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancleave
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
D'Lo
MS

Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Vancleave
148.2 mi
03h 03m
To Greenville
147.9 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

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

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  25. 25

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

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1876 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancleave 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
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
124 mi · 42%
US 49W North
60.2 mi · 20%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 13%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 7%
I 220 North
5.24 mi · 2%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
242.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
D'Lo
03h 03m from Vancleave
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vancleave and Partly Cloudy near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

D'Lo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.2 miles from Vancleave and 147.9 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancleave and Partly Cloudy near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near D'Lo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around D'Lo, 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 D'Lo.

RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Brookhaven

68 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

80 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancleave and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 242.08 mi (389.59 km).

Vancleave

#1 Vancleave

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population5,886
Coordinates30.5404700, -88.6875200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancleave (-88.68752, 30.54047)
End: Greenville (-91.05978, 33.40898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.45 gal
39.56 L · about $39.57
Round trip
$79.15
20.9 gal · 79.12 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.57 $79.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.51 $89.01
Premium $4.63 $48.33 $96.66
Diesel $5.42 $56.59 $113.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancleave and Greenville. The current time is 22:06:42.

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.