Ellisville, MS to City of Greenville, MS is 208.6 miles and takes about 4h 19m via US 49 and US 49W, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. It's a relatively straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a good option for a single-day trip. You'll likely find the pace manageable, with minimal need for overnight stays.
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
104.3 miles from Ellisville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
64.3 mi
1h 18m
US 49W
46.7 mi
56m
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi
48m
Veterans Memorial Highway
20.9 mi
23m
US 82
15.8 mi
19m
MS 182
8.3 mi
12m
MS 29
5.4 mi
8m
I 20
4.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 64.3 mi, about 1h 18m
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
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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 Ellisville, MS and City of Greenville, MS.
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Start on Ivy Street
454 ft·17 sec·Ivy Street
2
Continue on Front Street
359 ft·12 sec·Front Street
3
Turn left onto MS 29
252 ft·8 sec·Holly Street
4
Continue on MS 29; MS 588
0.9 mi·1 min·Hill Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto MS 29
5.4 mi·8 min·MS 29
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward US 84 West
7
Merge onto US 84
21 mi·23 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward US 49 North: Jackson
9
Merge onto US 49
57 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 49
10
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 49
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Jackson
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi·1 min·US 49
13
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi·2 min·I 20; I 55; US 49
14
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
15
Take the exit onto US 49
5.2 mi·6 min·US 49
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
16
Take the exit onto US 49
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 49
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
17
Merge onto US 49
39 mi·48 min·Medgar Evers Boulevard
18
Take the exit onto US 49W
47 mi·56 min·US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
19
Turn left onto US 82
2.4 mi·3 min·US 82
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
0.4 mi·29 sec·US 82
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
13 mi·15 min·US 82
22
Turn right onto MS 182
8.3 mi·12 min·MS 182
23
Turn left onto MS 1
1.0 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
24
Turn right onto East Reed Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Reed Road
25
Turn left onto Sandy Avenue
46 ft·2 sec·Sandy Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Sandy Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 19m estimated drive time, leaving Ellisville in the morning should allow you to reach Greenville with plenty of daylight remaining. The route has only one recommended stop, so you can decide if you want to break up the drive further or push through. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $30, and plan to refuel before starting if you're running low. The longest stretch without significant turn-offs is 64.3 miles on US 49, so consider taking a break before or after that segment.
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 104.3 miles from Ellisville, MS, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.3 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 46 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.3 miles or 2h 9m 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 30m
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 Ellisville, 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 Ellisville, MS
This is one driving day of about 208.6 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Ellisville, 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 64.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 104.3 miles from Ellisville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.3 miles.
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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 27.6 and 136 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
27.6 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward US 49 North: Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 49 North: Jackson
5
85 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
6
88.3 mi into trip|~1h 49m 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
91 mi into trip|~1h 53m 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,...
5
136 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|US 49W
Take the exit onto US 49W toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vic...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.56 one way
$61.12 round trip
$3.72/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.13
$33.93
$67.85
premium
$4.49
$36.84
$73.68
diesel
$5.60
$45.98
$91.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.6
0
$21.90
$10.01
Efficient EV
52.2
0
$18.25
$8.34
EV Truck/SUV
83.4
1
$29.20
$13.35
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Aug 11, 2026
Origin
Ellisville, MS
Night
in Ellisville on Tuesday
Local time
9:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
SSW 0 to 5 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 6:53PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 6:46PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
City of Greenville, MS
Night
in City of Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
9:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 6:53PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 6:46PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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
4h 19m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 69% of the route on roads like US 49 and US 49W. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 64.3 miles on US 49 before transitioning to other roads. Expect a good amount of highway cruising, with the highway portion ending around mile 144. Medgar Evers Boulevard marks the final stretch as you enter the city.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.3 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 49W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.6 miles in.
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 20 significant decision points across 208.6 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 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 85 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 88.3 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
393 ft108 ft
Total Climb
165 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
393 ft
~43.6 mi in
Elevation Range
286 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ellisville, MS and City of Greenville, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Yazoo City and Vicksburg.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 208.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.3 miles on US 49. 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 85 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 88.3 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Greenville, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
