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Trip from Cleveland, MS to City of Greenville, MS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

36.9 mi

59 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Cleveland, MS, MS

Cleveland, MS

DAVID Mercado

Downtown City of Greenville, MS, MS

City of Greenville, MS

Alex Borelli

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion across the Mississippi Delta, the 36.9-mile journey from Cleveland to Greenville is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 51 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost of roughly $6, it is an incredibly budget-friendly outing for locals or travelers exploring the Southeast. You will navigate via South Davis Avenue, MS 182, and North Broad Street to complete the transit between these two cities. Because the duration is under an hour, you do not need to worry about splitting this into an overnight stay; simply pack your essentials and go.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Davis Avenue 24.3 mi 29m
MS 182 7.8 mi 11m
North Broad Street 1.4 mi 2m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Old Hwy 61 0.8 mi 1m
East Reed Road 0.7 mi 1m
Lee Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Bolivar Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: South Davis Avenue — 24.3 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, MS and City of Greenville, MS.

1

Start on South Court Street

77 ft · 8 sec · South Court Street
2

Turn left onto South Bolivar Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Bolivar Avenue
3

Turn left onto College Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · College Street
4

Continue on Lee Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lee Street
5

Turn right onto US 61; US 278

24 mi · 29 min · South Davis Avenue
6

Turn right onto Griffin Road

145 ft · 7 sec · Griffin Road
7

Turn left onto Old Hwy 61

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Hwy 61
8

Turn straight onto North Broad Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
9

Turn right onto MS 182

7.8 mi · 11 min · MS 182
10

Turn left onto MS 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
11

Turn right onto East Reed Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Reed Road
12

Turn left onto Sandy Avenue

46 ft · 2 sec · Sandy Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Sandy Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Shaw, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shaw, MS

18 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

Greenville, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shaw, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Cleveland, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.2 — 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 | South Bolivar Avenue

Turn left onto South Bolivar Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | College Street

Turn left onto College Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 61; US 278 / South Davis Avenue

Turn right onto US 61; US 278 / South Davis Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
25.2 mi into trip | ~32m in | Griffin Road

Turn right onto Griffin Road

Navigation decision point

3
25.2 mi into trip | ~32m in | Old Hwy 61

Turn left onto Old Hwy 61

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.57 one way

$11.15 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $6.12 $12.24
premium $4.56 $6.62 $13.25
diesel $5.61 $8.15 $16.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.87 $1.77
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.23 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.17 $2.36

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, MS

Late night in Cleveland on Tuesday

Local time

4:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Greenville, MS

Late night in City of Greenville on Tuesday

Local time

4:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Shaw, MS

18 mi in

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

51m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a mindless cruise down an interstate. While about 23% of your journey takes place on highways, the majority of the route is defined by local road maneuvering. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 24.3-mile stretch on South Davis Avenue, which serves as the backbone of your trip. As you transition between these roads, be prepared for frequent changes in the driving environment. This isn't a high-speed highway sprint, so adjust your expectations for a more technical, localized experience behind the wheel.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.3 mi on South Davis Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Bolivar Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Bolivar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 61; US 278 / South Davis Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

140 ft 120 ft

Total Climb

8 ft

Total Descent

22 ft

Highest Point

140 ft

Elevation Range

20 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.3 miles on South Davis Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Bolivar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 61; US 278 / South Davis Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Greenville, MS before heading back.

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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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