Origin
Greenville, MS
Evening in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, MS to Carthage, MS
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
162.7 mi
262 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, MS
大 董
Carthage, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
Spanning 162.7 miles across Mississippi, this drive from Greenville to Carthage is a straightforward journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 36 minutes. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your travel schedule. You should budget about $25 for fuel to cover the distance, making this a budget-friendly option for regional travel. The route primarily utilizes US 61, Mississippi Highway 1, and Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard to navigate between the two cities. Since both Greenville and Carthage are located within the Southeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your time behind the wheel. Plan for one designated stop to break up the drive and keep your energy levels high.
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
81.3 miles from Greenville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the route features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 114.3 miles along US 61. While the path remains functional and efficient, you should be prepared for a consistent pace that favors direct travel over winding backroads. Expect the character of the road to feel practical and purposeful, moving you efficiently through the landscape. By focusing on major thoroughfares, the drive minimizes navigation complexity, allowing you to focus on the road ahead for the duration of the 3.5-hour trek.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 114.3 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 Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 36m 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MS 182): Navigation decision point; at 37.9 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.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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MS 182
Turn left onto MS 182
Navigation decision point
5
37.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
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MS 14
At end of road, turn left onto MS 14
Navigation decision point
4
42 mi into trip
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~59m in
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MS 826
Turn right onto MS 826
Navigation decision point
7
88.6 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
|
US 61
Keep slight left at fork onto US 61 toward US 61 South: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward US 61 South: Natchez
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 114.3 mi | 2h 19m |
| Mississippi Highway 1 | 30.1 mi | 41m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 6 mi | 9m |
| MS 14 | 4 mi | 5m |
| MS 826 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Carthage Point Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
| Highland Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| MS 182 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 114.3 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, MS and Carthage, MS.
1
Start on MS 814
10 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto MS 182
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 182
4
Continue on MS 1
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
5
Continue on MS 1
30 mi
·
41 min
·
Mississippi Highway 1
6
At end of road, turn left onto MS 14
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
MS 14
7
Turn right onto MS 826
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MS 826
8
Merge onto US 61
40 mi
·
54 min
·
US 61
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 61
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 61
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
US 61
Toward US 61 South: Natchez
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto Highland Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highland Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Lower Woodville Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lower Woodville Road
13
Continue on Carthage Point Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Carthage Point Road
14
Turn slight right
45 ft
·
1 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 162.7-mile journey, try to depart in the morning to avoid late-afternoon fatigue. Since you have 3 hours and 36 minutes of driving time, spacing your single planned stop around the halfway mark will help you stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early in the trip, as the 114.3-mile stretch on US 61 is the longest segment where you will be locked into highway driving. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of being able to adjust your departure time based on local traffic conditions. Prioritize checking your tire pressure before leaving Greenville, as the high highway percentage means you will be maintaining consistent speeds for the majority of the trip.
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 81.3 miles from Greenville, MS, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.3 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.3 miles or 1h 53m 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 54m
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 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 Greenville, MS
This is one driving day of about 162.7 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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 114.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.3 mi from Greenville, MS · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.3 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 61 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.3 miles.
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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.87 one way
$49.75 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| premium | $4.61 | $29.53 | $59.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.15 | $72.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
| Efficient EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.24 | $6.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.78 | $10.41 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Carthage, MS
Evening in Carthage on Sunday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
1 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 36m 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 Greenville, MS to Carthage, MS covers 162.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m 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 81.3 miles from Greenville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.87 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 36m 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MS 182): Navigation decision point; at 37.9 miles (MS 14): Navigation decision point.
The route from Greenville, MS to Carthage, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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