Origin
Edwards, MS
Late night in Edwards on Saturday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edwards, 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
35m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edwards, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
The drive from Edwards, MS to Jackson, MS covers 27.8 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, US 80, University Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 27.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and US 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.9 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 80. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 467 / Vicksburg Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 467 / Vicksburg Street
Turn right onto MS 467 / Vicksburg Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Ellis Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Ellis Avenue North
5
27.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
East Pearl Street
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edwards, MS to Jackson, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ellis Avenue North along the way.
Ellis Avenue North
24.2 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| US 80 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Jackson Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Pascagoula Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ellis Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Vicksburg Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 22.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwards, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Pine Street
43 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
324 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto MS 467
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Vicksburg Street
4
Turn straight onto MS 467
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
5
Continue on MS 467
389 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jackson Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge onto I 20; US 80
23 mi
·
25 min
·
I 20; US 80
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Ellis Avenue North
9
Turn straight onto Ellis Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Ellis Avenue
10
Turn slight right
219 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn slight right onto US 80
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 80
12
Continue on US 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 80
13
Turn left onto University Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
University Boulevard
14
Turn straight onto West Pascagoula Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pascagoula Street
15
Turn left onto South West Street
376 ft
·
17 sec
·
South West Street
16
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
153 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Pearl Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
2:03 AM
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
2 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
35m 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 Edwards, MS to Jackson, MS covers 27.8 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 80, University Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Edwards, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.20 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 35m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 467 / Vicksburg Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Edwards, MS to Jackson, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ellis Avenue North along the way.
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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