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Trip from Lucedale, MS to Greenville, MS

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 36m

Distance

268.1 mi

431 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 23m ★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 29m

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

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

Lucedale, MS

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Downtown Greenville, MS, MS

Greenville, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lucedale, MS to Greenville, MS covers 268.1 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Summer Street, Main Street, I 59 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.49 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

134 miles from Lucedale, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 268.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Summer 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 4h 36m 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 Lucedale, MS to Greenville, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Summer Street
Main Street
I 59 North
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
US 49 North
Jackson
I 20 West
I 220 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Summer Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lucedale, MS and Greenville, MS.

1

Start on Commerce Street

180 ft · 13 sec · Commerce Street
2

Turn left onto Summer Street

174 ft · 7 sec · Summer Street
3

Turn right onto Main Street

5.0 mi · 7 min · Main Street
4

Turn left

25 mi · 28 min
5

Continue straight

23 mi · 26 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
7

Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

8.2 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

0.2 mi · 39 sec · US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
9

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min
10

Continue straight

5.4 mi · 6 min
11

Continue straight

5.5 mi · 6 min
12

Continue straight

70 mi · 1 hr 25 min
13

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 21 sec
14

Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jackson
15

Keep slight left

1.0 mi · 1 min
16

Merge slight right

1.6 mi · 2 min
17

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
18

Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

5.2 mi · 6 min · I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
19

Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 49 North: Yazoo City
20

Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

39 mi · 48 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
21

Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

47 mi · 56 min · US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
22

Turn left

2.4 mi · 3 min
23

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 29 sec
24

Keep slight left

13 mi · 15 min
25

Turn right

9.2 mi · 13 min
26

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
27

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

10 ft · South Broadway Street
28

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 134 miles from Lucedale, MS, or about 2h 18m 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 in

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

Halfway reset

Around 134 miles or 2h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lucedale, 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 Lucedale, MS

This is one driving day of about 268.1 miles and 4h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Lucedale, 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 134 mi from Lucedale, MS · 2h 18m into the drive

Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Florence, MS

134 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

Hattiesburg, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Florence, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134 miles from Lucedale, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenville, MS

The final approach into 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 Greenville, 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

$40.49 one way

$80.98 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $44.45 $88.90
premium $4.56 $48.12 $96.24
diesel $5.61 $59.19 $118.39

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: 93.8 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 80.4 0 $28.15 $12.87
Efficient EV 67 0 $23.46 $10.72
EV Truck/SUV 107.2 1 $37.53 $17.16

Gas CO2

94 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lucedale, MS

Evening in Lucedale on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenville, MS

Evening in Greenville on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Florence, MS

134 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 36m 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 Lucedale, MS to Greenville, MS covers 268.1 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Summer Street, Main Street, I 59 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134 miles from Lucedale, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.49 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 4h 36m 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 Lucedale, MS to Greenville, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lucedale, MS to Greenville, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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