Greenville, MS to Memphis, TN
136-mile freight corridor via US-82 W to US-61 N (Great River Road) through the Mississippi Delta to Memphis. Same day (2.5-3 hours) transit. Moderate difficulty.
Distance
136 mi
Transit Time
Same day (2.5-3 hours)
Difficulty
Toll Cost
$0
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.30 | $312.8 |
| Reefer | $2.75 | $374 |
| Flatbed | $2.95 | $401.2 |
Rates are approximate averages and vary by season, demand, and broker. Always verify current spot rates on DAT or Truckstop.
Route Details
Recommended Route
US-82 W to US-61 N (Great River Road) through the Mississippi Delta to Memphis
Fuel Stops
1 recommended
Tolls
$0
Common Freight Types
Backhaul Information
Limited Backhaul Availability
Average backhaul rate: $1.60/mi
Common return cargo: Farm equipment, fertilizer, seed, consumer goods for rural Delta communities
Key Stops Along the Route
Greenville, MS
Origin
Indianola, MS
Clarksdale, MS
Tunica, MS
West Memphis, AR
Memphis, TN
Destination
Seasonal Trends
Cotton harvest September-November creates peak seasonal demand with rates spiking significantly. Spring planting March-May drives equipment and supply loads. Mississippi River flooding (spring) can close delta roads. Catfish farming generates year-round reefer loads from the Delta.
Trucker Tips for This Lane
Cotton modules and bales are the primary loads during harvest. Flatbed securement requirements are specific -- know the rules.
Delta roads are primarily two-lane state highways. Farm equipment traffic is constant during planting and harvest seasons.
Flooding risk is real in the Delta. US-61 and other routes can flood rapidly during spring rains. Monitor conditions.
Mississippi fuel prices are among the lowest in the nation. Fill up here.
Memphis cotton exchange still sets global cotton prices. Loads heading to Memphis gins and warehouses are the primary demand driver.