Trip from City of Greenville, MS to Waveland, MS

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Drive Time

6h 1m

Distance

287.2 mi

462 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 49m ★

6 AM

6h 2m

8 AM

6h 27m

10 AM

6h 11m

12 PM

6h 8m

3 PM

6h 12m

5 PM

6h 26m

8 PM

5h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Greenville, MS to Waveland, MS covers 287.2 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 49 South, North Martin Luther King Drive, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.37 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

143.6 miles from City of Greenville, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from City of Greenville, MS to Waveland, MS covers 287.2 miles and takes about 6h 1m, 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 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 49 South is the longest continuous segment at about 80.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72 miles in near US 49W.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 287.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 72 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 121.1 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.8 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

72 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | 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

121.1 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | I 20; US 49

Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward Meridian, Hattiesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg

121.8 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | US 49

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Richland, Hattiesburg

204.3 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

204.6 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in | I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway toward Mississippi Gulf Coast

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between City of Greenville, MS and Waveland, MS, road signs point toward Meridian, Hattiesburg, Richland, Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast and Necaise.

Meridian

121.1 mi in | ~2h 31m | via I 20; US 49

Hattiesburg

121.1 mi in | ~2h 31m | via I 20; US 49

Richland

121.8 mi in | ~2h 32m | via US 49

Gulf Coast

204.3 mi in | ~4h 13m

Mississippi Gulf Coast

204.6 mi in | ~4h 14m | via I 59

Necaise

244.8 mi in | ~4h 57m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 49 South	80.3 mi	1h 37m
North Martin Luther King Drive	46.2 mi	55m
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway	40.1 mi	43m
Jerry Clower Boulevard	38.8 mi	47m
MS 603	25 mi	37m
US 82	15.8 mi	19m
South Main Street	15.7 mi	23m
US 49	11.5 mi	15m

Longest stretch: Highway 49 South — 80.3 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville, MS and Waveland, MS.

Start on Sandy Avenue

46 ft · 3 sec · Sandy Avenue

Turn right onto East Reed Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Reed Road

Turn left onto MS 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Continue on MS 182

8.3 mi · 12 min · MS 182

Turn left onto US 82; US 278

16 mi · 19 min · US 82; US 278

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 49W

46 mi · 55 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W

0.5 mi · 53 sec · US 49W

Toward US 49 South: Jackson

Merge onto US 49

39 mi · 47 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

Take the exit onto US 49

4.9 mi · 5 min · US 49

Keep slight left at fork onto US 49

3.8 mi · 5 min · US 49

Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 20; I 55; US 49

Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49

347 ft · 4 sec · I 20; US 49

Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg

Take the exit onto US 49

0.6 mi · 42 sec · US 49

Toward Hattiesburg

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 49

Toward Richland, Hattiesburg

Merge onto US 49

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; MS 42

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 49; MS 42

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; MS 42

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 49; MS 42

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 59

40 mi · 43 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise

Turn left onto MS 53

16 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

Continue on MS 603

25 mi · 37 min · MS 603

Continue on Nicholson Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Nicholson Avenue

Turn right onto McLaurin Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · McLaurin Street

Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street

82 ft · 8 sec · Saint Anthony Street

Turn left onto Saint Joseph Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

Turn left onto Coleman Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Coleman Avenue

Turn right onto Central Avenue

397 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

Arrive at destination

Central Avenue

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 143.6 miles from City of Greenville, MS, or about 2h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 143.6 miles or 2h 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 4h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waveland, 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.

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 287.2 miles and 6h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 Highway 49 South for about 80.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 143.6 mi from City of Greenville, MS · 2h 59m into the drive

human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

144 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

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.6 miles from City of Greenville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Highway 49 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 miles.

Arriving in Waveland, MS

The final approach into Waveland, 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 Waveland, 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

$43.37 one way

$86.75 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$47.61	$95.23
premium	$4.56	$51.55	$103.10
diesel	$5.61	$63.41	$126.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.5 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	86.2	1	$30.16	$13.79
Efficient EV	71.8	0	$25.13	$11.49
EV Truck/SUV	114.9	1	$40.21	$18.38

Gas CO2

100 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

City of Greenville, MS

Late night in City of Greenville on Wednesday

Local time

5:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waveland, MS

Late night in Waveland on Wednesday

Local time

5:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

8 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 1m 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 Waveland, MS covers 287.2 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 49 South, North Martin Luther King Drive, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 143.6 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 $43.37 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.

Between City of Greenville, MS and Waveland, MS, road signs point toward Meridian, Hattiesburg, Richland, Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast and Necaise.

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Trip from City of Greenville, MS to Waveland, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Waveland, MS

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Greenville, MS

Waveland, MS

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 1m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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