Origin
City of Greenville, MS
Afternoon in City of Greenville on Thursday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Greenville, MS to University, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h
Distance
136.5 mi
220 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
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
University, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from City of Greenville, MS to University, MS covers 136.5 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61, US 278, MS 182 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.4 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.61 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
68.3 miles from City of Greenville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 136.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 3h highway drive covering 136.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 61 and US 278. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.4 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 17 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 64.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and US 278. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in near Griffin Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (Griffin Road): Navigation decision point; at 76.5 miles (US 278): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Griffin Road
At end of road, turn right onto Griffin Road
Navigation decision point
6
76.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
US 278
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
133.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward West Jackson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward West Jackson Avenue
5
136.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
|
Van Buren Avenue
Turn right onto Van Buren Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
136.5 mi into trip
|
~3h in
|
Tyler Avenue
Turn left onto Tyler Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 64.4 mi | 1h 18m |
| US 278 | 57.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| MS 182 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| West Jackson Avenue | 3 mi | 6m |
| South Broad Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Hwy 61 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Reed Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 64.4 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville, MS and University, 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
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 182
5
Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
6
Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hwy 61
7
At end of road, turn right onto Griffin Road
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
Griffin Road
8
Turn left onto US 61; US 278
64 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
US 61; US 278
9
Take the exit onto US 278
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 278
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278
57 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
US 278
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward West Jackson Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on West Jackson Avenue
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Jackson Avenue
13
Turn right onto South 6th Street
301 ft
·
15 sec
·
South 6th Street
14
Turn right onto Van Buren Avenue
237 ft
·
17 sec
·
Van Buren Avenue
15
Turn left onto South 5th Street
342 ft
·
20 sec
·
South 5th Street
16
Turn left onto Tyler Avenue
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tyler Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Tyler Avenue
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 68.3 miles from City of Greenville, MS, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.4 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.3 miles or 1h 27m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near University, 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.
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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 136.5 miles and 3h.
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 US 61 for about 64.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.3 mi from City of Greenville, MS · 1h 27m 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 68.3 miles from City of Greenville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 61 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.4 miles.
Arriving in University, MS
The final approach into University, 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 University, 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
$20.61 one way
$41.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $22.63 | $45.26 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.50 | $49.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.14 | $60.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.33 | $6.55 |
| Efficient EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.11 | $8.74 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
University, MS
Afternoon in University on Thursday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Pullen, MS
68 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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 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 University, MS covers 136.5 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 61, US 278, MS 182. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.3 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 $20.61 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 drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (Griffin Road): Navigation decision point; at 76.5 miles (US 278): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from City of Greenville, MS to University, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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