Road Trips from Greenville, MS
Looking for a weekend escape from Greenville, MS? You've got options ranging from quick half-day drives to longer excursions. The surrounding terrain is mostly flat, making for straightforward travel whether you stick to surface roads or opt for highways. Plus, all these routes include access to Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, offering a consistent historical point of interest no matter which direction you head. These trips are ideal for a day drive, with none requiring an overnight stay.
Total Routes
11
Shortest
4.2h
With Parks Nearby
10
Weekend trip
11 total in this range
Carriere, MS
5h 21m263.7 mi one way
Carriere, MS, is a longer haul at 5.4 hours and 263.7 miles, but it boasts a perfect drive score of 10. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads across flat terrain. Like other options, it provides access to Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
Escatawpa, MS
6h 6m300.9 mi one way
This is the longest option, stretching 300.9 miles and taking 6.1 hours to reach Escatawpa, MS. It features a high drive score of 10 and is mostly highway driving. The terrain remains mostly flat, and the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is available en route.
Columbia, MS
4h 27m202.7 mi one way
Columbia, MS, offers a 4.5-hour drive covering 202.7 miles. This route achieves a drive score of 10 with a mix of highway and surface roads. Expect mostly flat terrain, and you can visit the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument along the way.
Picayune, MS
5h 25m268.5 mi one way
Picayune, MS, is a significant drive at 5.4 hours and 268.5 miles, comparable to Carriere. This route scores a 10 for its drive quality, utilizing mixed highway and surface roads. The landscape is mostly flat, and Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is a nearby point of interest.
Meridian, MS
4h 11m211.1 mi one way
Meridian, MS, is a 4.2-hour drive covering 211.1 miles, with a top drive score of 10. This route uses a blend of highway and surface roads across mostly flat terrain. Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is accessible from this trip.
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Carriere, MS
5h 21m263.7 mi one way
Escatawpa, MS
6h 6m300.9 mi one way
Columbia, MS
4h 27m202.7 mi one way
Picayune, MS
5h 25m268.5 mi one way
Picayune, MS
5h 25m268.5 mi one way
Meridian, MS
4h 11m211.1 mi one way
Hattiesburg, MS
4h 23m208.8 mi one way
Wiggins, MS
5h 3m244.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant, mostly flat drives with access to Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, ideal for day trips.
Summer
Summer drives are manageable on the flat terrain, with Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument providing a historical stop.
Fall
Fall weather complements the mostly flat terrain and highway/surface road mix for easy day excursions to Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
Winter
Winter travel across the flat terrain is straightforward, with Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument available for visits on shorter trips.
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