Carriere, MS to City of Greenville, MS is 265 miles and takes about 5 hours 23 minutes via US 49 and I-59, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route is mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward transit between these two Mississippi locations. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is well within typical driving limits for most people.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.7 miles from Carriere, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
89.3 mi
1h 49m
I 59
56.7 mi
1h
US 49W
46.7 mi
56m
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi
48m
US 82
15.8 mi
19m
MS 182
8.3 mi
12m
I 20
4.3 mi
5m
West Union Road
2.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 89.3 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~2,710 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,827
Quietest
2 AM
~220 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carriere, MS and City of Greenville, MS.
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Start on Railroad Street
511 ft·20 sec·Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto West Union Road
2.4 mi·5 min·West Union Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
4
Merge onto I 59
57 mi·1 hr·I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: JacksonUse the slight right lane.
6
Continue on US 49
1.2 mi·1 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 49
66 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 49
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Jackson
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi·1 min·US 49
15
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi·2 min·I 20; I 55; US 49
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
2.7 mi·3 min·I 20; US 49
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
17
Take the exit onto US 49
5.2 mi·6 min·US 49
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
18
Take the exit onto US 49
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 49
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
19
Merge onto US 49
39 mi·48 min·Medgar Evers Boulevard
20
Take the exit onto US 49W
47 mi·56 min·US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
21
Turn left onto US 82
2.4 mi·3 min·US 82
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
0.4 mi·29 sec·US 82
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
13 mi·15 min·US 82
24
Turn right onto MS 182
8.3 mi·12 min·MS 182
25
Turn left onto MS 1
1.0 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
26
Turn right onto East Reed Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Reed Road
27
Turn left onto Sandy Avenue
46 ft·2 sec·Sandy Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Sandy Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 265-mile drive, starting in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you can be flexible with your departure time. There's only one recommended stop, so you won't need to plan extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longest stretch of 89.3 miles on US 49, as services might be less frequent during that segment. The estimated fuel cost is around $39.
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 132.7 miles from Carriere, MS, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.3 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 58 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.7 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 22m
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 Carriere, 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 Carriere, MS
This is one driving day of about 265.3 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Carriere, 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 49 for about 89.3 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 147.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip|~6m in|I 59
Merge onto I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.4 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
5
141.7 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
6
145 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
5
147.8 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|US 49
Take the exit onto US 49 toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.83 one way
$73.66 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$41.21
$82.41
premium
$4.29
$44.80
$89.60
diesel
$4.80
$50.09
$100.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.6
0
$27.86
$12.73
Efficient EV
66.3
0
$23.21
$10.61
EV Truck/SUV
106.1
1
$37.14
$16.98
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Carriere, MS
Late night
in Carriere on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:20AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:57PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
City of Greenville, MS
Late night
in City of Greenville on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:20AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:57PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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
1 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
5h 23m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 146.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 83% of this drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on US 49 and I-59. You'll encounter a long stretch of 89.3 miles on US 49, which means extended periods of cruising without frequent exits. Expect a predominantly highway profile, transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. The high highway percentage suggests consistent speeds for much of the trip.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.3 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and I 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 59.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 265.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
392 ft93 ft
Total Climb
525 ft
Total Descent
571 ft
Highest Point
392 ft
~113.7 mi in
Elevation Range
300 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Carriere, MS and City of Greenville, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Yazoo City and Vicksburg.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 265.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.3 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Greenville, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at City of Greenville, MS before the return drive.
