Origin
Greenville, MS
Evening in Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, MS to Lucedale, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
266.2 mi
428 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m
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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Lucedale, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenville, MS to Lucedale, MS covers 266.2 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, North Martin Luther King Drive, US 49 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.20 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
133.1 miles from Greenville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 27m drive with frequent turns across 266.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenville, MS to Lucedale, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| North Martin Luther King Drive | — | — |
| US 49 South | — | — |
| Jerry Clower Boulevard | — | — |
| Meridian | — | — |
| Hattiesburg | — | — |
| Richland | — | — |
| Highway 49 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, MS and Lucedale, MS.
1
Start on South Broadway Street
10 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left
9.2 mi
·
13 min
4
Turn left
16 mi
·
19 min
5
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
46 mi
·
55 min
·
North Martin Luther King Drive
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 49 South: Jackson
7
Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard
39 mi
·
47 min
·
Jerry Clower Boulevard
8
Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi
·
5 min
9
Keep slight left
3.8 mi
·
5 min
10
Merge slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
348 ft
·
5 sec
·
Meridian, Hattiesburg
12
Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hattiesburg
13
Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richland, Hattiesburg
14
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Highway 49 South
15
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
16
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
18
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
18 mi
·
21 min
·
US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
20
Continue straight
30 mi
·
35 min
21
Turn right onto Main Street
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto Summer Street
174 ft
·
7 sec
·
Summer Street
23
Turn right onto Commerce Street
180 ft
·
8 sec
·
Commerce Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 133.1 miles from Greenville, MS, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
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 59 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.1 miles or 2h 43m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lucedale, 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.
+
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 266.2 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.1 mi from Greenville, MS · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.1 miles from Greenville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lucedale, MS
The final approach into Lucedale, 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 Lucedale, 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
$40.20 one way
$80.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $44.13 | $88.27 |
| premium | $4.56 | $47.78 | $95.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.77 | $117.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.95 | $12.78 |
| Efficient EV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.29 | $10.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.5 | 1 | $37.27 | $17.04 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Lucedale, MS
Evening in Lucedale on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Florence, MS
133 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
4 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
5h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Lucedale, MS covers 266.2 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, North Martin Luther King Drive, US 49 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.1 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 $40.20 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenville, MS to Lucedale, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenville, MS to Lucedale, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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