Spanning 175.7 miles across Mississippi, this drive connects Aberdeen to Greenville in approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. It is best tackled as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $25 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly way to cross the state. You will navigate through the Southeast region, transitioning from the Aberdeen area toward the Mississippi River delta. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it is perfect for travelers who prefer a slower pace and want to see more of the local landscape.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.8 miles from Aberdeen, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
123.1 mi
2h 31m
MS 25
25.1 mi
34m
US Highway 45 Alternate
15.5 mi
20m
MS 182
8.3 mi
12m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi
1m
East Reed Road
0.7 mi
1m
South Matubba Street
0.7 mi
1m
US 45
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 123.1 mi, about 2h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MS and City of Greenville, MS.
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Start on South Meridian Street
80 ft·7 sec·South Meridian Street
2
Turn left onto MS 145
0.5 mi·58 sec·West Commerce Street
3
Turn left onto South Matubba Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Matubba Street
4
Take the ramp
372 ft·9 sec
5
Merge onto US 45; MS 8; MS 25
0.7 mi·1 min·US 45; MS 8; MS 25
6
Turn left onto MS 25
8.9 mi·15 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp onto MS 25
0.7 mi·1 min·MS 25
Toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West Point
8
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
15 mi·20 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto MS 25
16 mi·17 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
10
Continue on US 82
110 mi·2 hr 14 min·US 82
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
0.4 mi·29 sec·US 82
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
13 mi·15 min·US 82
13
Turn right onto MS 182
8.3 mi·12 min·MS 182
14
Turn left onto MS 1
1.0 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
15
Turn right onto East Reed Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Reed Road
16
Turn left onto Sandy Avenue
46 ft·2 sec·Sandy Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Sandy Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Keep in mind that because you are not on a primary interstate system, traffic patterns can vary, so allow yourself a little extra time if you are on a tight deadline. Budgeting $25 for fuel is a safe baseline, but keep an eye on your gauge as local roads may offer fewer refueling options than major highways. To make the trip smoother, verify your turn-by-turn navigation before leaving Aberdeen, as the reliance on local streets like US 45 and Matubba Street requires careful attention to signage.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.8 miles from Aberdeen, MS, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.8 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Greenville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aberdeen, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aberdeen, MS
This is one driving day of about 175.7 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Aberdeen, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 123.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 152.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2 mi into trip|~3m in|MS 25
Turn left onto MS 25
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.9 mi into trip|~19m in|MS 25
Take the ramp onto MS 25 toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West Point
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West...
5
11.5 mi into trip|~20m in|US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
27 mi into trip|~41m in|MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
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152.2 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|US 82
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.53 one way
$53.07 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$29.13
$58.26
premium
$4.56
$31.54
$63.07
diesel
$5.61
$38.79
$77.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.7
0
$18.45
$8.43
Efficient EV
43.9
0
$15.37
$7.03
EV Truck/SUV
70.3
0
$24.60
$11.24
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Aberdeen, MS
Morning
in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Greenville, MS
Morning
in City of Greenville on Sunday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Winona, MS
88 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that moves away from the typical interstate experience. With a highway share of 0%, this route prioritizes local navigation through West Commerce Street, South Matubba Street, and US 45. You won't find long, monotonous stretches of high-speed pavement here; instead, the road demands your full attention as you wind through the local scenery. Because the route is composed entirely of local roads, you should anticipate a more hands-on driving experience that requires navigating various turns and intersections. It is a steady, consistent pace that keeps you engaged with the surroundings throughout the entire 3-hour and 45-minute duration.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.1 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and MS 25. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near MS 25.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (MS 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (MS 25): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 175.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 123.1 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (MS 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (MS 25): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Greenville, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
