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 Carthage, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
135.4 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 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
Carthage, MS
Anton Ivanov
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Greenville, MS to Carthage, MS covers 135.4 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Martin Luther King Drive, MS 16, US 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on North Martin Luther King Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.45 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
67.7 miles from City of Greenville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from City of Greenville, MS to Carthage, MS covers 135.4 miles and takes about 3h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Martin Luther King Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 46.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near East Reed Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 2m drive. You will face about 8 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 10 miles (US 82; US 278): Lane positioning matters here; at 72 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Reed Road
Turn right onto East Reed Road
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 82; US 278
Turn left onto US 82; US 278
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
72 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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US 49W
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W toward US 49 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
3
72.5 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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US 49 / Jerry Clower Boulevard
Merge onto US 49 / Jerry Clower Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
103.2 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
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US 51; MS 16 / North Liberty Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 51; MS 16 / North Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Martin Luther King Drive | 46.2 mi | 55m |
| MS 16 | 45.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 82 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| East Peace Street | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| MS 182 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Jerry Clower Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Liberty Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Martin Luther King Drive
— 46.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville, MS and Carthage, 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 MS 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4
Continue on MS 182
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
MS 182
5
Turn left onto US 82; US 278
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 82; US 278
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto US 49W
46 mi
·
55 min
·
North Martin Luther King Drive
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 49W
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
8
Merge onto US 49
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Jerry Clower Boulevard
9
Turn left onto MS 16
27 mi
·
37 min
·
MS 16
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 51; MS 16
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Liberty Street
11
Turn left onto East Peace Street
13 mi
·
18 min
·
East Peace Street
12
Continue on MS 16
18 mi
·
27 min
·
MS 16
13
Turn left onto MS 35
133 ft
·
2 sec
·
MS 35
14
Arrive at destination
MS 35
Trip Plan
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 67.7 miles from City of Greenville, MS, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 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 30 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 25m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carthage, 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.
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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 City of Greenville, MS
This is one driving day of about 135.4 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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.
The longest stretch is on North Martin Luther King Drive for about 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.7 mi from City of Greenville, MS · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from City of Greenville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carthage, MS
The final approach into Carthage, 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 Carthage, 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
$20.45 one way
$40.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $22.45 | $44.90 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.30 | $48.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.85 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.96 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Carthage, MS
Night in Carthage on Wednesday
Local time
10:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 2m 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 Carthage, MS covers 135.4 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Martin Luther King Drive, MS 16, US 82. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.7 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 $20.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 2m drive. You will face about 8 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 10 miles (US 82; US 278): Lane positioning matters here; at 72 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from City of Greenville, MS to Carthage, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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