Origin
Booneville, MS
Late night in Booneville on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Booneville, MS to Jackson, MS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 28m
Distance
225.1 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
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6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Booneville, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Booneville, MS to Jackson, MS covers 225.1 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.8 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.00 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
112.6 miles from Booneville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 28m highway drive covering 225.1 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.8 miles on MS 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 145 / North 2nd Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 145 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MS 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MS 145 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto MS 145 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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MS 30
Keep slight left at fork onto MS 30 toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Alb...
5
85.5 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
4
97.3 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward MS 25 South: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
4
104.2 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 25 | 136.8 mi | 2h 38m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 35.7 mi | 43m |
| US 45 | 33.1 mi | 39m |
| US 45 ALT | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| MS 30 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| North 2nd Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North State Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 136.8 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Booneville, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Washington Street
28 ft
·
6 sec
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Washington Street
2
Turn left onto MS 145
2.5 mi
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4 min
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North 2nd Street
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
4
Turn straight onto MS 30
0.4 mi
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31 sec
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MS 30
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MS 30
6.4 mi
·
8 min
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MS 30
Toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
6
Continue on US 45
33 mi
·
39 min
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US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 45 ALT
8
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi
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2 min
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US 45 ALT
9
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
10
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
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US 45 ALT
11
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 45 ALT
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
36 mi
·
43 min
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US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto MS 25
12 mi
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13 min
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MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
14
Take the exit onto MS 25
5.0 mi
·
6 min
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MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
15
Continue on MS 25
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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MS 25
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
25 mi
·
28 min
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MS 25
17
Take the exit onto MS 25
93 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
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MS 25
18
At end of road, turn left onto Old Canton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Old Canton Road
19
Turn straight onto US 51
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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North State Street
20
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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East Pearl Street
21
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.6 miles from Booneville, MS, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.8 miles.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.6 miles or 2h 16m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Booneville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Booneville, MS
This is one driving day of about 225.1 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Booneville, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MS 25 for about 136.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.6 mi from Booneville, MS · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.6 miles from Booneville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.8 miles.
Arriving in Jackson, MS
The final approach into Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.00 one way
$67.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.32 | $74.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.40 | $80.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.70 | $99.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.64 | $10.80 |
| Efficient EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.70 | $9.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90 | 1 | $31.51 | $14.41 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Jackson, MS
Late night in Jackson on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
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113 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Booneville, MS to Jackson, MS covers 225.1 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.6 miles from Booneville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 145 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MS 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Booneville, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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