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Trip from Byram, MS to Ridgeland, MS

Drive Time

27m

Distance

21.5 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Byram, MS, MS

Byram, MS

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Downtown Ridgeland, MS, MS

Ridgeland, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Byram, MS to Ridgeland, MS covers 21.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, South Siwell Road, West Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

10.7 miles from Byram, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 27m highway drive covering 21.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and South Siwell Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.6 miles on I 55.

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 19.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South Siwell Road. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near I 55.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.5 miles you will encounter 6 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: at 7.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
7.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
9.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward Grenada, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Grenada, Memphis
4
20.7 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward Ridgeland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Ridgeland
5
20.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | Old Agency Road

Turn right onto Old Agency Road

Navigation decision point

4
21.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | Old Town Crossing

Turn right onto Old Town Crossing

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between Byram, MS and Ridgeland, MS, road signs point toward Grenada and Memphis.

Grenada

9.5 mi in | ~11m | via I 55

Memphis

9.5 mi in | ~11m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 19.6 mi 23m
South Siwell Road 0.6 mi 1m
West Jackson Street 0.4 mi <1m
Old Agency Road 0.1 mi <1m
Sunnybrook Road <0.1 mi <1m
Old Town Crossing <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 19.6 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byram, MS and Ridgeland, MS.

1

Start on South Siwell Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Siwell Road
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
3

Merge onto I 55; US 51

6.3 mi · 6 min · I 55; US 51
4

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 55
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

11 mi · 13 min · I 55
Toward Grenada, Memphis
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward Ridgeland
7

Turn right onto Old Agency Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Old Agency Road
8

Continue on Sunnybrook Road

511 ft · 10 sec · Sunnybrook Road
9

Continue on West Jackson Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · West Jackson Street
10

Turn right onto Old Town Crossing

41 ft · 1 sec · Old Town Crossing
11

Arrive at destination

Old Town Crossing

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.7 miles from Byram, MS, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.6 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 21.5 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.7 miles or 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ridgeland, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Byram, 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 Byram, MS

This is one driving day of about 21.5 miles and 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Byram, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 19.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.7 mi from Byram, MS · 13m into the drive

Downtown Magee, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

11 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

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.7 miles from Byram, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ridgeland, MS

The final approach into Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland, MS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 14.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.29 one way

$6.57 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $3.61 $7.21
premium $4.61 $3.90 $7.80
diesel $5.64 $4.78 $9.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.26 $1.03
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.88 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Byram, MS

Morning in Byram on Monday

Local time

9:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ridgeland, MS

Morning in Ridgeland on Monday

Local time

9:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

27m 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 Ridgeland, MS covers 21.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, South Siwell Road, West Jackson Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 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 $3.29 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.5 miles you will encounter 6 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: at 7.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Byram, MS and Ridgeland, MS, road signs point toward Grenada and Memphis.

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