Origin
Greenville, MS
Evening in Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
176 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, MS
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Aberdeen, MS
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The drive from Greenville, MS to Aberdeen, MS covers 176 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, US Highway 45 Alternate, MS 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 138.6 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.58 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
88 miles from Greenville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
This is a 3h 45m highway drive covering 176 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 138.6 miles on US 82.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US Highway 45 Alternate. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Greenville, MS to Aberdeen, MS is easy. At 3h 45m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MS 182): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (US 82; US 278): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MS 182
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 82; US 278
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greenville, MS to Aberdeen, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tupelo along the way.
Tupelo
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 138.6 mi | 2h 47m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| MS 25 | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| MS 182 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US 45 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Matubba Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Commerce Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, MS and Aberdeen, MS.
Start on MS 814
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto MS 182
Turn left onto US 82; US 278
Continue on US 82; MS 7
Continue on US 82; MS 12; MS 25
Take the exit
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25
Continue on US 45; MS 8; MS 25
Turn left onto South Matubba Street
Turn right onto MS 145
Turn right onto South Meridian Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 39 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 1h 50m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving 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 Greenville, MS
This is one driving day of about 176 miles and 3h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88 mi from Greenville, MS · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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.
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 88 miles from Greenville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 138.6 miles.
The final approach into Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.58 one way
$53.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| premium | $4.56 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.48 | $8.45 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.64 | $11.26 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Aberdeen on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
52°F
Winona, MS
88 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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