How far is Waveland, MS from Greenville, MS?
The driving distance from Waveland, MS to Greenville, MS is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waveland and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waveland and Greenville.
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Start on Central Avenue
121 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Coleman Avenue
596 ft · 12 sec · Coleman Avenue
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Continue on Saint Joseph Street
3140 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street
25 m · 7 sec · Saint Anthony Street
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Turn left onto McLaurin Street
2422 ft · 1 min · McLaurin Street
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Turn left onto Nicholson Avenue
1150 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Avenue
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Continue straight
25 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
1123 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
46.7 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1876 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
9.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
3 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waveland and Greenville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Waveland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waveland to Greenville?
The road trip is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Braxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Waveland and 144.8 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.67 one way or $77.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waveland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Braxton
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 Braxton.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
Laurel station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waveland and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 237.26 mi (381.84 km).
#1 Waveland
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,315 |
| Coordinates | 30.2868600, -89.3761600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 28,315 |
| Coordinates | 33.4089800, -91.0597800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-91.0598, 33.408959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.48 | $86.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.22 | $94.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.29 | $110.57 |
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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