How far is Waynesboro, MS from Greenwood, MS?
The driving distance from Waynesboro, MS to Greenwood, MS is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesboro and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro and Greenwood.
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Start on Azalea Drive
1427 ft · 34 sec · Azalea Drive
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Turn left onto Mississippi Drive
3.4 mi · 6 min · Mississippi Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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6.3 mi · 7 min
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5.6 mi · 6 min
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3.5 mi · 4 min
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4.7 mi · 5 min
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5.3 mi · 6 min
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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1.3 mi · 2 min
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6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 145: Meridian
1699 ft · 52 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 8th Street
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 55 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beacon Street
695 ft · 16 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Pecan Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 50 min
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
676 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue straight
35.1 mi · 52 min
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Turn straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
15.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn slight right onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on West Martin Luther King Jr Drive
44 m · 3 sec · West Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
2278 ft · 49 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 Waynesboro and Greenwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
8th Street
Continue straight
36.6 mi · 00h 55m
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 Waynesboro and Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waynesboro to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Waynesboro and 92.3 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.33 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waynesboro and Sunny near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 155.41 mi (250.11 km).
#1 Waynesboro
City in Mississippi
| Population | 4,866 |
| Coordinates | 31.6748800, -88.6461500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
Greenwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5162300, -90.1795300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-90.17953, 33.51623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $3.73 | $24.33 | $48.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $27.47 | $54.94 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $30.08 | $60.15 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $37.81 | $75.62 |
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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