Origin
Cleveland, MS
Afternoon in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, MS to Ridgeland, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
120.6 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, MS
DAVID Mercado
Ridgeland, MS
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Trip Overview
Cleveland, MS to Ridgeland, MS is 120.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m via North Martin Luther King Drive, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, taking you through the Southeast region. Expect a route with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.3 miles from Cleveland, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Martin Luther King Drive | 46.2 mi | 55m |
| Jerry Clower Boulevard | 39.1 mi | 48m |
| MS 448 | 13.5 mi | 23m |
| South Davis Avenue | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| I 220 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| East Peeler Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 82 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 55 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Martin Luther King Drive
— 46.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, MS and Ridgeland, MS.
1
Start on South Court Street
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Court Street
2
Turn left onto South Bolivar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bolivar Avenue
3
Turn left onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
College Street
4
Continue on Lee Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
5
Turn right onto US 61; US 278
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South Davis Avenue
6
Turn left onto MS 448
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Peeler Avenue
7
Turn right onto MS 448
13 mi
·
23 min
·
MS 448
8
Turn left onto US 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82
9
Turn right onto US 49W
46 mi
·
55 min
·
North Martin Luther King Drive
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 49W
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
11
Merge onto US 49
39 mi
·
48 min
·
Jerry Clower Boulevard
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
13
Merge onto I 220
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 220
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North
15
Merge onto I 55
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 55
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Ridgeland
17
Turn right onto Old Agency Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Agency Road
18
Continue on Sunnybrook Road
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sunnybrook Road
19
Continue on West Jackson Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Jackson Street
20
Turn right onto Old Town Crossing
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Town Crossing
21
Arrive at destination
Old Town Crossing
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 39m duration and 120.6-mile distance, this trip is ideal for a same-day adventure. You can comfortably start your drive anytime in the morning and arrive at your destination with plenty of daylight remaining. Plan for one stop to break up the journey, perhaps around the midpoint. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $18, and local roads might mean less frequent gas stations compared to major interstates. A good tip is to familiarize yourself with the turn-heavy profile beforehand to avoid any last-minute confusion.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.3 miles from Cleveland, MS, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 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 27 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.3 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
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 Cleveland, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Cleveland, MS
This is one driving day of about 120.6 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Cleveland, 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 North Martin Luther King Drive for about 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.3 miles from Cleveland, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 120 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Bolivar Avenue
Turn left onto South Bolivar Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 61; US 278 / South Davis Avenue
Turn right onto US 61; US 278 / South Davis Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
72.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
US 49W
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W toward US 49 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
5
118.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 North
5
120 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
|
Old Agency Road
Turn right onto Old Agency Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.21 one way
$36.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.99 | $39.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.63 | $53.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.66 | $5.79 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.55 | $4.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.88 | $7.72 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Ridgeland, MS
Afternoon in Ridgeland on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
22 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
2h 39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a more engaged driving experience than a simple interstate. While only 18% of the drive is on highways, you will encounter a longest stretch of 46.2 miles on North Martin Luther King Drive. The road's personality shifts, moving from local roads to some highway segments and back, requiring your attention to navigate the changes. Be prepared for a dynamic drive with varied road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Martin Luther King Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 46.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Bolivar Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 (South Bolivar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 61; US 278 / South Davis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 72.6 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 120.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cleveland, MS to Ridgeland, MS covers 120.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Martin Luther King Drive, Jerry Clower Boulevard, MS 448. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.3 miles from Cleveland, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.21 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 (South Bolivar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 61; US 278 / South Davis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 72.6 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Cleveland, MS to Ridgeland, 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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