Long Beach, MS to City of Greenville, MS is 281.8 miles and takes about 5h 54m via US 49 and US 49W, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region up to the Delta. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a relatively straightforward drive. Given the 5h 54m estimated duration, this route is best suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach Greenville comfortably within daylight hours.
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
140.9 miles from Long Beach, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
156.4 mi
3h 13m
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
Canal Road
2.7 mi
4m
I 10
2.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 156.4 mi, about 3h 13m
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 Long Beach, MS and City of Greenville, MS.
1
Start on West Railroad Street
149 ft·8 sec·West Railroad Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Klondyke Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Klondyke Road
3
Turn right onto 28th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·28th Street
4
Turn left onto Canal Road
2.7 mi·4 min·Canal Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
2.4 mi·2 min·I 10
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg
8
Continue on US 49
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi·16 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 49
66 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 49
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Jackson
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi·1 min·US 49
19
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi·2 min·I 20; I 55; US 49
20
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
21
Take the exit onto US 49
5.2 mi·6 min·US 49
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
22
Take the exit onto US 49
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 49
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
23
Merge onto US 49
39 mi·48 min·Medgar Evers Boulevard
24
Take the exit onto US 49W
47 mi·56 min·US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
25
Turn left onto US 82
2.4 mi·3 min·US 82
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
0.4 mi·29 sec·US 82
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
13 mi·15 min·US 82
28
Turn right onto MS 182
8.3 mi·12 min·MS 182
29
Turn left onto MS 1
1.0 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
30
Turn right onto East Reed Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Reed Road
31
Turn left onto Sandy Avenue
46 ft·2 sec·Sandy Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Sandy Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 5h 54m drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to arrive in Greenville before dark. You'll need to cover 281.8 miles, and with only one stop recommended, you can plan your break strategically. The fuel cost is estimated at $41, so ensure your tank is full before departing Long Beach. Keep an eye on your odometer, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 156.4 miles on US 49, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly.
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 140.9 miles from Long Beach, MS, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.4 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 62 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.9 miles or 2h 57m 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 48m
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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, MS
This is one driving day of about 281.8 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Long Beach, 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 156.4 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 209.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Klondyke Road
Turn sharp right onto Klondyke Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
158.2 mi into trip|~3h 19m in|US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
6
161.6 mi into trip|~3h 23m 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
164.3 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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
209.3 mi into trip|~4h 22m 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
$43.09 one way
$86.18 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.33
$48.01
$96.01
premium
$4.73
$52.47
$104.93
diesel
$5.87
$65.15
$130.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.5
1
$29.59
$13.53
Efficient EV
70.5
0
$24.66
$11.27
EV Truck/SUV
112.7
1
$39.45
$18.04
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 21, 2026
Origin
Long Beach, MS
Late night
in Long Beach on Thursday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 12:35PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 11:21AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
City of Greenville, MS
Late night
in City of Greenville on Thursday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
NNE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 12:35PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 11:21AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
50°F
Brandon, MS
141 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
4 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 54m 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 165.2
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 route on highways, expect a significant amount of time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on US 49 measures 156.4 miles. Towards the end of your drive, you'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach Greenville. The dense exit pattern on the highway portions means you'll have frequent opportunities for services if needed.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 156.4 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 early in the drive near Klondyke Road.
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 281.8 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: near the start (Klondyke Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 158.2 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 161.6 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
459 ft28 ft
Total Climb
511 ft
Total Descent
412 ft
Highest Point
459 ft
~121.4 mi in
Elevation Range
432 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Long Beach, MS and City of Greenville, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Yazoo City and Vicksburg.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 54m. Total distance: 281.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 54m 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 156.4 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: near the start (Klondyke Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 158.2 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 161.6 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
