Greenwood, Mississippi to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

400.6 miles 644.7 km · straight line
483.5 miles actual route 778.1 km · driving distance
9h 47min estimated drive time
$47 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Greenwood, Mississippi from Houston?

The distance from Greenwood, Mississippi to Houston is 400.6 miles (644.7 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SW of Greenwood, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 483.5 miles, taking about 9h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Greenwood, Mississippi in Mississippi and Houston in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greenwood, Mississippi and Houston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Greenwood, Mississippi to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 47min $47 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 44min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 18min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greenwood, Mississippi & Houston

Quick Facts

Greenwood, Mississippi
33.52°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
40m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM