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Trip from West Point, MS to City of Greenville, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 15m

Distance

157.2 mi

253 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 4m ★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m

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

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Downtown West Point, MS, MS

West Point, MS

Raziella R

Downtown City of Greenville, MS, MS

City of Greenville, MS

Alex Borelli

Trip Overview

This 150.8-mile journey from West Point, Mississippi, to the City of Greenville, Mississippi, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with a 0% highway share, making it a leisurely drive through the Southeast region. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $23. With just one recommended stop, this route offers a straightforward and uncomplicated travel experience, perfect for those looking to explore Mississippi's local landscape without extensive planning.

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

78.6 miles from West Point, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 82 123.1 mi 2h 31m
MS 25 15.6 mi 17m
MS 182 8.3 mi 12m
US Highway 45 Alternate 8 mi 10m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 1 mi 1m
East Reed Road 0.7 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
North Division Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 82 — 123.1 mi, about 2h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

32 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto North Division Street

209 ft · 11 sec · North Division Street
3

Turn right onto MS 50

0.5 mi · 59 sec · West Main Street
4

Turn left onto US 45 ALT; MS 25

8.0 mi · 10 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the left lane.
5

Take the exit onto MS 25

16 mi · 17 min · MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
6

Continue on US 82

110 mi · 2 hr 14 min · US 82
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

8.3 mi · 12 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

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 150.8-mile distance and 2-hour 47-minute estimated duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim for a morning departure to allow ample time for any unscheduled pauses or to enjoy the drive. Since the route is largely local roads with one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local driving can sometimes be less predictable than highway travel, and the estimated fuel cost is $23. A practical tip for this specific route: be prepared for frequent turns and potential traffic signals as you transition through various towns along the way.

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 78.6 miles from West Point, MS, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.1 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 35 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.6 miles or 1h 36m 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 38m

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 West Point, 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 West Point, MS

This is one driving day of about 157.2 miles and 3h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from West Point, 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 82 for about 123.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winona, MS

79 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

Starkville, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winona, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.6 miles from West Point, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.1 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lillos Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Leland, Mississippi

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 146

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+16626864401

Sonic Drive-In

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianola, Mississippi

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Coffee Shop Eupora

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Eupora, Mississippi

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 44.9

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Zoe Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenwood, Mississippi

1.6 mi

Greenhouse Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winona, Mississippi

2.1 mi

Lillos Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 146

Leland, Mississippi

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+16626864401

Sonic Drive-In

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 134.8

Indianola, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16628872929

Visit website

The Little Dooey of Starkville

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.5

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+16623236094

Visit website

Arepas Coffee & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Inexpensiv mile 22.5

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16626178058

Visit website

Jack's Family Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.5

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+16627361433

Visit website

Shipley Do-Nuts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.5

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+16623246003

Visit website

The Coffee Shop Eupora

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 44.9

Eupora, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Zoe Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.1

Greenwood, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+16625811525

Visit website

Greenhouse Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.6

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+16626336811

Star donuts and coffee Winona

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.6

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+16622296266

Mississippi Mo Joe Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.1

Greenwood, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+16626445250

PARK CAFE

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.1

Greenwood, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16624530050

Honest Abe's Donuts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.1

Greenwood, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16624552575

The Delta Bean Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.6

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 78.6

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

West Point, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 22.5

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 33.7

Mathiston, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Birthplace Of Kermit The Frog Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 146

Leland, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16626867383

Turnrow Book Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 101.1

Greenwood, Mississippi

Hours: 9:30 am–6:30 pm

+16624535995

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.1

Greenwood, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+16623740773

Visit website

McKee Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 22.5

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16623232294

Visit website

West Memorial Funeral Home

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 22.5

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16623236674

Visit website

Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 22.5

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+16623232766

Visit website

Starkville Electric Department

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 22.5

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+16623233133

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 133.7 — 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 | North Division Street

Turn left onto North Division Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MS 50 / West Main Street

Turn right onto MS 50 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate

Turn left onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
4
133.7 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | US 82

Keep slight left at fork onto US 82

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.74 one way

$47.48 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $26.06 $52.12
premium $4.56 $28.22 $56.43
diesel $5.61 $34.71 $69.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.2 0 $16.51 $7.55
Efficient EV 39.3 0 $13.75 $6.29
EV Truck/SUV 62.9 0 $22.01 $10.06

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

West Point, MS

Late night in West Point on Sunday

Local time

5:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

City of Greenville, MS

Late night in City of Greenville on Sunday

Local time

5:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

SSW 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

52°F

Winona, MS

79 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 for this entire 150.8-mile stretch, as it features a 0% highway share. The route consists of local roads, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and communities for the duration of your trip. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to note, as the nature of local roads suggests frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. This driving profile means you'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape, with constant opportunities to observe the local environment.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.1 mi on US 82.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and MS 25. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Division Street.

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 3h 15m drive. You will face about 9 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 (North Division Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MS 50 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 157.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 123.1 miles on US 82. 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.

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: near the start (North Division Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MS 50 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Greenville, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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