This 111.5-mile drive from Batesville, MS to Greenville, MS takes approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The journey sticks primarily to US 278 and MS 182, with a small portion on North Broad Street in Greenville. With a highway share of 98%, you can expect a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $17, and since there are no designated stops in the data, you'll have the flexibility to plan your own breaks. This route is entirely within Mississippi, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the Southeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Batesville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 278
99.8 mi
2h 7m
MS 182
8.7 mi
12m
North Broad Street
1.4 mi
2m
South Main Street
0.9 mi
2m
Old Hwy 61
0.8 mi
1m
Griffin Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
US 51
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Broadway Street
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 278
— 99.8 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesville, MS and Greenville, MS.
1
Start on US 51; MS 35
49 ft·4 sec·US 51; MS 35
2
Turn right onto US 278; MS 6; MS 35
35 mi·48 min·US 278; MS 6; MS 35
3
Take the exit onto US 278
65 mi·1 hr 19 min·US 278
4
Turn right onto Griffin Road
145 ft·7 sec·Griffin Road
5
Turn left onto Old Hwy 61
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Hwy 61
6
Turn straight onto North Broad Street
1.4 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
7
Turn right onto MS 182
8.7 mi·12 min·MS 182
8
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.9 mi·2 min·South Main Street
9
Turn right onto MS 814
10 ft·0 sec·South Broadway Street
10
Arrive at destination
MS 814
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 26 minute duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You can leave Batesville, MS, at your leisure, as the 111.5-mile distance doesn't necessitate an early start. While there are no specific recommended stops, be mindful of the longest stretch of 99.8 miles on US 278; plan any necessary fuel or rest breaks before embarking on this lengthy segment. The estimated fuel cost of $17 is quite economical, so keeping your tank topped up should be straightforward. Enjoy the flexibility this shorter, efficient drive offers.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.8 miles from Batesville, MS, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.8 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Batesville, 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 Batesville, MS
This is one driving day of about 111.5 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Batesville, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 278 for about 99.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Home stretch
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
$20 to $30
Leland, Mississippi
Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm
+16626864401
Birthplace Of Kermit The Frog Museum
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Leland, Mississippi
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+16626867383
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 111.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 278; MS 6; MS 35
Turn right onto US 278; MS 6; MS 35
Navigation decision point
3
34.9 mi into trip|~48m in|US 278
Take the exit onto US 278
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
99.8 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|Griffin Road
Turn right onto Griffin Road
Navigation decision point
4
110.7 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
111.5 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|MS 814 / South Broadway Street
Turn right onto MS 814 / South Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.84 one way
$33.68 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.49
$36.97
premium
$4.56
$20.01
$40.03
diesel
$5.61
$24.62
$49.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.4
0
$11.71
$5.35
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.76
$4.46
EV Truck/SUV
44.6
0
$15.61
$7.14
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Batesville, MS
Morning
in Batesville on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenville, MS
Morning
in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 10 to 15 mph13% chanceLive forecast
63°F
Shelby, MS
56 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
8 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
2h 26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 38.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for nearly the entirety of this 111.5-mile trip, with 98% of the route utilizing main roads like US 278 and MS 182. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 99.8 miles on US 278, suggesting a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. This means you'll be on well-maintained highways for most of the 2 hours and 26 minutes, with minimal detours onto local roads. The character of the drive is predominantly that of efficient travel on established routes.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.8 mi on US 278.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 278 and MS 182. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 278; MS 6; MS 35.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Batesville, MS to Greenville, MS is easy. At 2h 26m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278; MS 6; MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 34.9 miles (US 278): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 99.8 miles (Griffin Road): Navigation decision point.
Greenville is a city in Washington County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 30,000 in 2020, making it the ninth largest city in the state. It is the county seat of Washington County.
The longest stretch is about 99.8 miles on US 278. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 278; MS 6; MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 34.9 miles (US 278): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 99.8 miles (Griffin Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, MS before heading back.
