Origin
City of Greenville, MS
Night in City of Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
9:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Greenville, MS to Beechwood, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
84.2 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
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
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Greenville, MS to Beechwood, MS covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61, Mississippi Highway 1, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.1 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.72 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.1 miles from City of Greenville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 84.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 61 and Mississippi Highway 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.1 miles on US 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 40.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and Mississippi Highway 1. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Reed Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 58m 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 (East Reed Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MS 1 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles (MS 14): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Reed Road
Turn right onto East Reed Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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MS 1 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn right onto MS 1 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
MS 14
At end of road, turn left onto MS 14
Navigation decision point
4
40 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
MS 826
Turn right onto MS 826
Navigation decision point
4
82.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
MS 27
Keep slight left at fork onto MS 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 40.1 mi | 54m |
| Mississippi Highway 1 | 30.1 mi | 41m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 5 mi | 7m |
| MS 14 | 4 mi | 5m |
| MS 826 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| MS 27 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Reed Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Paxton Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 40.1 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville, MS and Beechwood, 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 right onto MS 1
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4
Continue on MS 1
30 mi
·
41 min
·
Mississippi Highway 1
5
At end of road, turn left onto MS 14
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
MS 14
6
Turn right onto MS 826
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MS 826
7
Merge onto US 61
40 mi
·
54 min
·
US 61
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MS 27
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
MS 27
9
Turn straight onto MS 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 27
10
Turn right
125 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn left onto Paxton Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Paxton Road
12
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.1 miles from City of Greenville, MS, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.1 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beechwood, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving City of Greenville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Greenville, MS
This is one driving day of about 84.2 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from City of Greenville, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 61 for about 40.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from City of Greenville, MS · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from City of Greenville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beechwood, MS
The final approach into Beechwood, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.72 one way
$25.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.11 | $30.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Beechwood, MS
Night in Beechwood on Wednesday
Local time
9:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
18 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
1h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Beechwood, MS covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 61, Mississippi Highway 1, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.1 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 $12.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Reed Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MS 1 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles (MS 14): Navigation decision point.
The route from City of Greenville, MS to Beechwood, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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