Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
210.1 mi
338 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Photo: 大 董
The drive from West Hattiesburg, MS to Greenville, MS covers 210.1 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Lane, Weathersby Road, Hardy Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.12 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
105 miles from West Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 210.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 23m 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 West Hattiesburg, MS to Greenville, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Weathersby Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hardy Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 59 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 220 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between West Hattiesburg, MS and Greenville, MS.
Start on McKenzie Circle
Continue on North Lane
Turn left onto Weathersby Road
Turn right onto Hardy Street
Take the ramp sharp left toward I 59 North: Laurel
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
Keep slight left
Merge slight right
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
Turn left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Turn right
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Arrive at your destination
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105 miles or 2h 11m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Hattiesburg, 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 West Hattiesburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 210.1 miles and 4h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105 mi from West Hattiesburg, MS · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$32.12 one way
$64.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $35.23 | $70.46 |
| premium | $4.61 | $38.13 | $76.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.68 | $93.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63 | 0 | $22.06 | $10.08 |
| Efficient EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.38 | $8.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84 | 1 | $29.41 | $13.45 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 West Hattiesburg on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
105 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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