Origin
Byram, MS
Evening in Byram on Friday
Local time
5:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byram, MS to Jackson, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byram, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Byram, MS to Jackson, MS covers 10.7 miles and takes about 14m 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 State Street, South Siwell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Byram, MS to Jackson, MS covers 10.7 miles and takes about 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 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 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near I 55; US 51.
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 14m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.4 miles (US 51 / South State Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.5 miles (East Pearl Street): 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
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 55; US 51
Merge onto I 55; US 51
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
3
10.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East Pearl Street
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| South State Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Siwell Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 6.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byram, MS and Jackson, 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 left at fork onto US 51
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Street
Toward US 51 North
5
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
6
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Jackson on Friday
Local time
5:09 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
14m 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 Jackson, MS covers 10.7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, South State Street, South Siwell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 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 $1.62 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 14m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.4 miles (US 51 / South State Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.5 miles (East Pearl Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Byram, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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