Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
171 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
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Spanning 171 miles across Mississippi, this drive connects New Albany to Greenville in approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes. It is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that is easily manageable as a one-day trip. You should budget about $26 for fuel to complete the trek. Since both cities are located within the Southeast, the drive offers a consistent regional feel as you head west. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, the route is efficient and requires minimal logistical planning.
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
85.5 miles from New Albany, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Expect a focused experience behind the wheel, as 98% of this trip takes place on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on US 278, which accounts for the longest stretch of 125.3 miles of the journey. The remainder of the route utilizes MS 30 and MS 182 to round out your transit. Because the majority of the drive is highway-based, the pace remains steady and predictable for the duration of the 3-hour and 50-minute travel time.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 278 and MS 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Railroad Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 14 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 (North Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 178 / West Bankhead Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Highway 30 West): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MS 178 / West Bankhead Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Highway 30 West
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Griffin Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 278 | 125.3 mi | 2h 39m |
| MS 30 | 30.1 mi | 44m |
| MS 182 | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| MS 7 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Broad Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Bankhead Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Old Hwy 61 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, MS and Greenville, MS.
Start on Highland Street
Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto MS 178
Turn left onto Highway 30 West
Continue on MS 30
Take the ramp onto MS 30
Take the ramp
Merge onto MS 7
Take the exit
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
Take the exit onto US 278
Turn right onto Griffin Road
Turn left onto Old Hwy 61
Turn straight onto North Broad Street
Turn right onto MS 182
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right onto MS 814
Arrive at destination
To keep your trip efficient, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 171-mile transit to stretch your legs. Given the duration, leaving in the morning allows you to arrive in Greenville with plenty of daylight to spare. Since the drive is heavily highway-oriented, keep a steady eye on your fuel gauge, though $26 should cover your requirements for the trip. Use the flexibility of a one-day schedule to decide whether you want to power through the 125.3-mile stretch on US 278 or break it up early to avoid fatigue.
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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.5 miles or 2h 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Albany, 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 New Albany, MS
This is one driving day of about 171 miles and 3h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.5 mi from New Albany, MS · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 85.5 miles from New Albany, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 278 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.3 miles.
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.
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
$26.14 one way
$52.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $28.67 | $57.35 |
| premium | $4.61 | $31.04 | $62.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.99 | $75.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.96 | $8.21 |
| Efficient EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.96 | $6.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.94 | $10.94 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in New Albany on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Memphis, TN
86 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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