How far is Walnut Grove, MS from Lyon, MS?
The driving distance from Walnut Grove, MS to Lyon, MS is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Grove and Lyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and Lyon.
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Start on the route
11 m · 2 sec
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Continue on Alligator - Rena Lara Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Alligator - Rena Lara Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Highway 1
5.9 mi · 9 min · Mississippi Highway 1
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Turn slight right onto Sherard Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Sherard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street
4 mi · 7 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto Fontaine Street
1407 ft · 1 min · Fontaine Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Grove and Lyon.
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.
Sherard Road
Turn slight right onto Sherard Road
7.46 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walnut Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Grove to Lyon?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Clarksdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Walnut Grove and 9.3 miles from Lyon.
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 4.6 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walnut Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lyon.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and Lyon. Straight-line distance: 14.06 mi (22.63 km).
#1 Walnut Grove
City in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,658 |
| Coordinates | 34.1403900, -90.7695500 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyon
Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 279 |
| Coordinates | 34.2178900, -90.5420400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyon (-90.54204, 34.21789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.79 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
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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