Origin
Byram, MS
Afternoon in Byram on Friday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byram, MS to Morning Star, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byram, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Morning Star, MS
Tim Diercks
Trip Overview
Byram, MS to Morning Star, MS is 25 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Old Port Gibson Road, South Siwell Road, and Highway 18, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's easy to complete in under an hour. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick local excursion or an extension to a longer trip, with no overnight stay required. You'll find this route convenient for a brief drive between these Mississippi locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This 25-mile journey offers a mixed drive experience, with 33% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on Old Port Gibson Road, covering 8.3 miles. The drive progresses through a combination of road types, suggesting a blend of potentially faster highway sections and more local road segments. This variety means you won't be stuck on a single type of road for the entire duration, providing a dynamic driving experience without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Port Gibson Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 16.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Byram, MS to Morning Star, MS is easy. At 49m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (Old Port Gibson Road): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (Bush Bottom Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
16.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Old Port Gibson Road
Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
Navigation decision point
4
25 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Bush Bottom Road
Turn right onto Bush Bottom Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Port Gibson Road | 8.3 mi | 18m |
| South Siwell Road | 8.2 mi | 14m |
| Highway 18 | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Port Gibson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bush Bottom Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Port Gibson Road
— 8.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byram, MS and Morning Star, MS.
1
Start on South Siwell Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Siwell Road
2
Continue on South Siwell Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Siwell Road
3
Turn left onto MS 18
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 18
4
Turn right
219 ft
·
6 sec
5
Continue on Port Gibson Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Port Gibson Street
6
Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
8.3 mi
·
18 min
·
Old Port Gibson Road
7
Turn right onto Bush Bottom Road
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bush Bottom Road
8
Arrive at destination
Bush Bottom Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Morning Star, MS
Afternoon in Morning Star on Friday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
5 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
49m 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 Byram, MS to Morning Star, MS covers 25 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Port Gibson Road, South Siwell Road, Highway 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Byram, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.78 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.
The drive from Byram, MS to Morning Star, MS is easy. At 49m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (Old Port Gibson Road): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (Bush Bottom Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Byram, MS to Morning Star, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Morning Star, MS
More from Byram, MS
More trips to Morning Star, MS
Explore more options from Byram, MS or browse trips ending in Morning Star, MS.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MS road trips.