Jackson, MS Road Trips

Drivers starting from Jackson, MS have 15 mapped routes to choose from, making it a regional road trip hub in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 110 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Jackson, MS spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

43

Longest Drive

215 mi

Fulton, MS

Quickest Drive

11m

Taylorsville, MS

Plan Around Jackson, MS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Jackson, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Fulton, MS to Jackson, MS 215 mi · 4h 17m Guntown, MS to Jackson, MS 202.9 mi · 3h 19m Tupelo, MS to Jackson, MS 194.4 mi · 3h 50m New Albany, MS to Jackson, MS 193.1 mi · 3h 49m

Continue From Jackson, MS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Jackson, MS to Guntown, MS 208.9 mi · 4h 7m Jackson, MS to Aberdeen, MS 166.5 mi · 3h 23m Jackson, MS to Biloxi, MS 165.2 mi · 3h 23m Jackson, MS to Gulfport, MS 159.9 mi · 3h 18m

Trips from Jackson, MS

Jackson, MS to Guntown, MS

208.9 mi 4h 7m

Jackson, MS to Aberdeen, MS

166.5 mi 3h 23m

Jackson, MS to Biloxi, MS

165.2 mi 3h 23m

Jackson, MS to Gulfport, MS

159.9 mi 3h 18m

Jackson, MS to Clarksdale, MS

155.4 mi 3h 25m

Jackson, MS to Calhoun City, MS

145.3 mi 2h 54m

Jackson, MS to Rosedale, MS

139.4 mi 3h 9m

Jackson, MS to Starkville, MS

126.1 mi 2h 30m

Jackson, MS to Meridian, MS

92.5 mi 1h 43m

Jackson, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

90.2 mi 1h 56m

Jackson, MS to Pearl River, MS

73.4 mi 1h 37m

Jackson, MS to Belzoni, MS

70.9 mi 1h 30m

Jackson, MS to Crystal Springs, MS

26.1 mi 31m

Jackson, MS to Madison, MS

12.8 mi 20m

Jackson, MS to Ridgeland, MS

10.4 mi 16m

Driving from Jackson, MS

On average, trips departing from Jackson, MS run 110 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 209 miles (4h 7m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Jackson, MS most often head toward Guntown, MS (208.9 mi, 4h 7m), Aberdeen, MS (166.5 mi, 3h 23m), Biloxi, MS (165.2 mi, 3h 23m), Gulfport, MS (159.9 mi, 3h 18m), and Clarksdale, MS (155.4 mi, 3h 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 110-mile trip from Jackson, MS, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Jackson, MS and 28 routes heading into Jackson, MS, covering 43 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 209 miles.

The longest mapped route from Jackson, MS covers 209 miles and takes approximately 4h 7m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Jackson, MS runs about 110 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 110-mile trip from Jackson, MS costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Jackson, MS include Guntown, MS, Aberdeen, MS, Biloxi, MS and Gulfport, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.