Waynesboro, MS Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Waynesboro, MS works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 52-mile quick runs to 291-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Waynesboro, MS spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
290.7 mi
Southaven, MS
Quickest Drive
1h 6m
Meridian, MS
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Trips from Waynesboro, MS
Driving from Waynesboro, MS
On average, trips departing from Waynesboro, MS run 169 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 22m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 291 miles (5h 40m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Waynesboro, MS include Southaven, MS (290.7 mi, 5h 40m), City of Greenville, MS (238.9 mi, 4h 54m), Gulfport, MS (133.8 mi, 2h 36m), West Gulfport, MS (131.3 mi, 2h 32m), and Meridian, MS (52.2 mi, 1h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 169-mile trip from Waynesboro, MS, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Waynesboro, MS and 0 routes heading into Waynesboro, MS, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 291 miles.
The longest mapped route from Waynesboro, MS covers 291 miles and takes approximately 5h 40m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.
The average route from Waynesboro, MS runs about 169 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 169-mile trip from Waynesboro, MS costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Waynesboro, MS include Southaven, MS, City of Greenville, MS, Gulfport, MS and West Gulfport, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Waynesboro, MS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,552
Median Income
$30,910
Median Home Value
$84,400
Median Age
38.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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