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Trip from City of Greenville, MS to Lucedale, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
266.1 mi
428 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Greenville, MS
Alex Borelli
Lucedale, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
City of Greenville, MS to Lucedale, MS is 266.1 miles and takes about 5h 27m via Highway 49 South and US 98, 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. Most of the drive is on highways, making it a straightforward, single-day option for getting between these two locations. It’s a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance without needing an overnight stop.
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
133.1 miles from City of Greenville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 49 South | 80.3 mi | 1h 37m |
| US 98 | 48.7 mi | 57m |
| North Martin Luther King Drive | 46.2 mi | 55m |
| Jerry Clower Boulevard | 38.8 mi | 47m |
| US 82 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| US 49 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| MS 182 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 49 South
— 80.3 mi, about 1h 37m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~3,273 veh/hr typical · worst 5,355
Quietest
2 AM
~278 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 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 City of Greenville, MS and Lucedale, MS.
1
Start on Sandy Avenue
46 ft
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3 sec
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Sandy Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Reed Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Reed Road
3
Turn left onto MS 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4
Continue on MS 182
8.3 mi
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12 min
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MS 182
5
Turn left onto US 82; US 278
16 mi
·
19 min
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US 82; US 278
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto US 49W
46 mi
·
55 min
·
North Martin Luther King Drive
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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US 49W
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
8
Merge onto US 49
39 mi
·
47 min
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Jerry Clower Boulevard
9
Take the exit onto US 49
4.9 mi
·
5 min
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US 49
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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US 49
11
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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I 20; I 55; US 49
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
347 ft
·
4 sec
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I 20; US 49
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
13
Take the exit onto US 49
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
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US 49
Toward Hattiesburg
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
15
Merge onto US 49
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Highway 49 South
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi
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35 sec
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US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 49; MS 42
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 59
7.7 mi
·
8 min
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Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit onto US 98
18 mi
·
21 min
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US 98
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on US 98
30 mi
·
35 min
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US 98
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto MS 198
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn left onto Summer Street
173 ft
·
6 sec
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Summer Street
24
Turn right onto Commerce Street
181 ft
·
7 sec
·
Commerce Street
25
Arrive at destination
Commerce Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, leaving in the morning is your best bet to allow for a relaxed pace and arrive before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break, whether it’s a quick stretch or a meal. Keep an eye on your fuel level, especially during the 80.3-mile stretch on Highway 49 South, as services might be less frequent in some sections. Budgeting around $39 for fuel should cover this 266.1-mile trip comfortably. Since it's a manageable single-day drive, you can depart at your convenience.
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 133.1 miles from City of Greenville, MS, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 59 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.1 miles or 2h 46m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lucedale, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Greenville, 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 City of Greenville, MS
This is one driving day of about 266.1 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from City of Greenville, 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 Highway 49 South for about 80.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.1 miles from City of Greenville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Highway 49 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pocahontas Mounds Roadside Park
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 121.1 and 212.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
121.1 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
6
121.8 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
7
204.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
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 I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
6
204.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m in
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I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
7
212.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 22m in
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US 98
Take the exit onto US 98 toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.42 one way
$82.85 round trip
$3.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $45.67 | $91.33 |
| premium | $4.71 | $49.35 | $98.71 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $64.73 | $129.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.94 | $12.77 |
| Efficient EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.28 | $10.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.4 | 1 | $37.25 | $17.03 |
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.
Origin
City of Greenville, MS
Morning in City of Greenville on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued October 16 at 12:21AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued October 16 at 12:21AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Lucedale, MS
Morning in Lucedale on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
N 0 to 15 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued October 16 at 12:21AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued October 16 at 12:21AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
53°F
Pearl, MS
133 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
24 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 27m 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 110.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 62% of the driving on roads like Highway 49 South and US 98. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South, offering a good period of consistent cruising. As you progress, you'll transition from the highway sections to surface roads, including North Martin Luther King Drive, as you approach your destination. Expect some merging and exit traffic as you navigate these different road types.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.3 mi on Highway 49 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 49 South and US 98. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 121.1 miles in near I 20; US 49.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 17 significant decision points across 266.1 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 121.1 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.8 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
366 ft
77 ft
Total Climb
557 ft
Total Descent
403 ft
Highest Point
366 ft
~152.1 mi in
Elevation Range
290 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Greenville, MS and Lucedale, MS, road signs point toward Meridian, Hattiesburg, Richland, Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast and Mobile.
Meridian
121.1 mi in
|
~2h 31m
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via I 20; US 49
Hattiesburg
121.1 mi in
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~2h 31m
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via I 20; US 49
Richland
121.8 mi in
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~2h 32m
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via US 49
Gulf Coast
204.3 mi in
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~4h 13m
Mississippi Gulf Coast
204.6 mi in
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~4h 14m
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via I 59
Mobile
212.4 mi in
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~4h 22m
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via US 98
About the Cities
Arriving in Lucedale, MS
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 27m. Total distance: 266.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 Lucedale, 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 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 121.1 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.8 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lucedale, MS before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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