Origin
City of Greenville, MS
Night in City of Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
10:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Greenville, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
289.1 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
★
6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Greenville, MS
Alex Borelli
Bay Saint Louis, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from City of Greenville, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS covers 289.1 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Reed Road, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, North Martin Luther King Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
144.5 miles from City of Greenville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 3m drive with frequent turns across 289.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Reed Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Greenville, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Reed Road | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | — | — |
| North Martin Luther King Drive | — | — |
| US 49 South | — | — |
| Jerry Clower Boulevard | — | — |
| Meridian | — | — |
| Hattiesburg | — | — |
| Richland | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Reed Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville, MS and Bay Saint Louis, MS.
1
Start on Sandy Avenue
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sandy Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Reed Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Reed Road
3
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4
Continue straight
8.3 mi
·
12 min
5
Turn left
16 mi
·
19 min
6
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
46 mi
·
55 min
·
North Martin Luther King Drive
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 49 South: Jackson
8
Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard
39 mi
·
47 min
·
Jerry Clower Boulevard
9
Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi
·
5 min
10
Keep slight left
3.8 mi
·
5 min
11
Merge slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
348 ft
·
5 sec
·
Meridian, Hattiesburg
13
Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hattiesburg
14
Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richland, Hattiesburg
15
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Highway 49 South
16
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
17
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
19
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
40 mi
·
43 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
16 mi
·
23 min
·
South Main Street
22
Continue straight
25 mi
·
37 min
23
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
24
Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 2nd Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144.5 miles from City of Greenville, MS, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
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 64 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.5 miles or 3h 1m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay Saint Louis, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Greenville, 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 City of Greenville, MS
This is one driving day of about 289.1 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from City of Greenville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.5 mi from City of Greenville, MS · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.5 miles from City of Greenville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bay Saint Louis, MS
The final approach into Bay Saint Louis, 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 Bay Saint Louis, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.66 one way
$87.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $47.93 | $95.86 |
| premium | $4.56 | $51.89 | $103.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.83 | $127.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.7 | 1 | $30.36 | $13.88 |
| Efficient EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.30 | $11.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.6 | 1 | $40.47 | $18.50 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Night in Bay Saint Louis on Wednesday
Local time
10:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from City of Greenville, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS covers 289.1 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Reed Road, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, North Martin Luther King Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.5 miles from City of Greenville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Greenville, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Greenville, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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