Greenville, Mississippi to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

245.9 miles 395.7 km · straight line
307.3 miles estimated 494.6 km · driving distance
6h 11min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
166° SSE bearing direction

How far is Greenville, Mississippi from New Orleans?

The distance from Greenville, Mississippi to New Orleans is 245.9 miles (395.7 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSE of Greenville, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 307.3 miles, taking about 6h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Greenville, Mississippi in Mississippi and New Orleans in Louisiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greenville, Mississippi and New Orleans. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Greenville, Mississippi to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 11min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 25min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 52min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greenville, Mississippi & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Greenville, Mississippi
33.41°N, 91.06°W
America/Chicago
40m elevation
New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients