Origin
Brookhaven, MS
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Saturday
Local time
12:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, MS to Jackson, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, MS
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Trip Overview
Brookhaven to Jackson is 55 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via I 55, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It’s a straightforward trip, largely on the interstate, making it a practical choice for a quick journey between these two points. You'll find it's an easy segment, suitable for a day trip with minimal planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend most of your time on I 55, including one continuous stretch of 48.8 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal variation in road type. The drive progresses smoothly, maintaining highway speeds for the majority of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South State Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MS 550 / Schwem Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MS 550 / Schwem Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MS 550 / West Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 550 / Schwem Avenue
Turn right onto MS 550 / Schwem Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 550 / West Congress Street
Turn left onto MS 550 / West Congress Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 51
Turn right onto US 51
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Union St Extended Northeast
Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
51.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 51 / South State Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51 / South State Street toward US 51 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 51 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 48.8 mi | 52m |
| South State Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Union St Extended Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 51 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Monticello Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Union Church Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schwem Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 48.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on MS 184
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monticello Street
2
Turn right onto MS 550
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Schwem Avenue
3
Turn left onto MS 550
528 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Congress Street
4
Continue on MS 550
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Union Church Road
5
Turn right onto US 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51
6
Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Union St Extended Northeast
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
8
Merge onto I 55
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 55
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Street
Toward US 51 North
10
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Brookhaven, MS · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Brookhaven, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
12:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookhaven, MS to Jackson, MS covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, South State Street, Union St Extended Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Brookhaven, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MS 550 / Schwem Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MS 550 / West Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brookhaven, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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