If you are planning to travel from Kosciusko to Greenville, Mississippi, you are looking at a straightforward 109.4-mile journey across the state. Expect the drive to take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily utilize MS 35, US 82, and US 49E to navigate between these two Southeast locations. With fuel costs estimated at around $17, this is an economical route that requires minimal logistical planning. Since the drive is relatively short, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for an overnight stay. Whether you are heading west for business or leisure, the route is efficient and keeps you moving steadily toward your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.7 miles from Kosciusko, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 35
36 mi
53m
US 82
33.8 mi
43m
US 49E
27.7 mi
33m
MS 182
9.2 mi
13m
North Jackson Street
1.7 mi
3m
South Main Street
0.9 mi
2m
East Jefferson Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Broadway Street
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
MS 35
— 36 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kosciusko, MS and Greenville, MS.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
102 ft·2 sec·East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1.7 mi·3 min·North Jackson Street
3
Continue on MS 35
35 mi·52 min·MS 35
4
Turn straight onto MS 35
0.9 mi·1 min·MS 35
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 82; MS 35
20 mi·27 min·US 82; MS 35
6
Continue on US 49E; US 82; MS 7
28 mi·33 min·US 49E; US 82; MS 7
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
0.4 mi·29 sec·US 82
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
13 mi·15 min·US 82
9
Turn right onto MS 182
9.2 mi·13 min·MS 182
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.9 mi·2 min·South Main Street
11
Turn right onto MS 814
10 ft·0 sec·South Broadway Street
12
Arrive at destination
MS 814
Trip Plan
To keep your travel smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 109.4-mile trip to stretch your legs. Since this is a manageable drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though hitting the road mid-morning can help you avoid any potential rush-hour congestion near your destination. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Kosciusko, as the $17 estimate is based on standard consumption and can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Given the high highway percentage, prioritize maintaining a steady speed to maximize your fuel economy. By pacing your single stop halfway through the drive, you will arrive in Greenville feeling refreshed and ready for your next activity.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.7 miles from Kosciusko, MS, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36 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 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
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 Kosciusko, 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 Kosciusko, MS
This is one driving day of about 109.4 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Kosciusko, 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 MS 35 for about 36 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 37.8 and 109.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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37.8 mi into trip|~56m in|US 82; MS 35
At end of road, turn left onto US 82; MS 35
Navigation decision point
4
85.9 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|US 82
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
86.2 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|US 82
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
108.5 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
109.4 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|MS 814 / South Broadway Street
Turn right onto MS 814 / South Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.52 one way
$33.04 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.14
$36.27
premium
$4.56
$19.64
$39.27
diesel
$5.61
$24.15
$48.31
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: 38.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.8
0
$11.49
$5.25
Efficient EV
27.4
0
$9.57
$4.38
EV Truck/SUV
43.8
0
$15.32
$7.00
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Kosciusko, MS
Late night
in Kosciusko on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenville, MS
Late night
in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Greenwood, MS
55 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will experience a consistent rhythm behind the wheel as you navigate the transition between state and federal roads. A highlight of the journey is the 36-mile stretch on MS 35, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Because the route relies heavily on major highways, you can expect a fairly predictable driving experience rather than technical, winding local roads. The road character remains functional and efficient, allowing you to cover the distance with steady momentum throughout the entire 2.5-hour duration.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on MS 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 35 and US 82. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 37.8 miles in near US 82; MS 35.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 37.8 miles (US 82; MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 85.9 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 86.2 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 36 miles on MS 35. 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: at 37.8 miles (US 82; MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 85.9 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 86.2 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, MS before heading back.
