Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
88.1 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Photo: Alex Borelli
If you are looking to travel from Grenada to Greenville, you are in for a straightforward 88.1-mile journey across Mississippi. This trip typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Because the drive is short and manageable, there is no need to split this into an overnight trip. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you from the heart of the state to the Delta region without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44 miles from Grenada, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 86% of this drive is spent on major thoroughfares. You will primarily navigate via US 82, MS 7, and Sunset Drive as you transition between towns. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on US 82, where you will spend 46.3 miles maintaining a consistent pace. While the drive is efficient, the shift from local roads onto the main highway defines the rhythm of your time behind the wheel. Prepare for a steady, predictable pace that prioritizes direct travel over winding backroads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and MS 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 31.8 miles in near US 82.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.8 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point; at 64.6 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 64.9 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 82
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto MS 182
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Reed Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 46.3 mi | 58m |
| MS 7 | 21.2 mi | 37m |
| Sunset Drive | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| MS 182 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Reed Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Grenada, MS and City of Greenville, MS.
Start on MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
Continue on MS 7
Turn right onto US 82
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
Turn right onto MS 182
Turn left onto MS 1
Turn right onto East Reed Road
Turn left onto Sandy Avenue
Arrive at destination
Since this is a quick drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily make the entire 88.1-mile trek without needing any formal stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise despite the modest $13 cost. Because there are no required stops listed, you can tailor your pace to suit your personal schedule. My best advice is to utilize the long, 46.3-mile stretch on US 82 to get the bulk of your travel done early in the day. This approach ensures you arrive in Greenville with plenty of time to spare for your planned activities.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Greenville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Grenada, 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 Grenada, MS
This is one driving day of about 88.1 miles and 2h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44 mi from Grenada, MS · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44 miles from Grenada, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into City of Greenville, 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 City of Greenville, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.47 one way
$26.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
| premium | $4.61 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.57 | $39.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Grenada on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in City of Greenville on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Dermott, AR
44 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
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