Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
158.2 mi
255 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Photo: 大 董
The drive from Carthage, MS to Greenville, MS covers 158.2 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 17, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.1 miles on State Route 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
79.1 miles from Carthage, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
The drive from Carthage, MS to Greenville, MS covers 158.2 miles and takes about 3h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Carthage Point Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 43m 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: at 2.2 miles (Carthage Point Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.7 miles (LA 128 / Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 54.7 miles (LA 4; LA 128 / Highway 4): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto Carthage Point Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto LA 128 / Lee Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto LA 4; LA 128 / Highway 4
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AR 8 / East Armstrong Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 17 | 42.1 mi | 1h 1m |
| E. E. Wallace Boulevard North | 33 mi | 38m |
| US 65 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Natchez-Vidalia Bridge | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Constitution Avenue | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| US 82 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Highway 578 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| South Archer Street | 7.5 mi | 11m |
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage, MS and Greenville, MS.
Start on this road
Turn straight onto Carthage Point Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Carthage Point Road
Turn straight onto Lower Woodville Road
Turn left onto US 84; US 425
Continue on US 84; US 425
Continue on US 425; LA 15
Turn right onto LA 128
Continue on LA 128
Continue on LA 128
At end of road, turn left onto LA 4; LA 128
Turn right onto LA 578
Turn slight right onto LA 17; LA 577
Continue on LA 17
Continue on LA 17
Continue on LA 17
Continue on LA 17
Continue on LA 17
Continue on LA 17; LA 588
Continue on Constitution Avenue
Continue on LA 17
Continue on LA 17
Continue on Avenue Kilbourne
Continue on AR 159
Turn right onto AR 159
Continue on AR 159
Turn right onto AR 8
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Turn right onto US 82; US 278
Take the exit
Turn left
Continue on MS 182
Turn left onto MS 814
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.1 miles or 1h 49m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Carthage, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Carthage, MS
This is one driving day of about 158.2 miles and 3h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.1 mi from Carthage, MS · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 79.1 miles from Carthage, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Greenville, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greenville, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.18 one way
$48.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $26.53 | $53.05 |
| premium | $4.61 | $28.71 | $57.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.15 | $70.29 |
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: 55.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.61 | $7.59 |
| Efficient EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.84 | $6.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.12 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Carthage on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
90°F
Monroe, LA
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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