Origin
Edwards, MS
Late night in Edwards on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edwards, MS to Morning Star, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
22m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edwards, MS
大 董
Morning Star, MS
Tim Diercks
Trip Overview
The drive from Edwards, MS to Morning Star, MS covers 9.3 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mount Moriah Road, Bush Bottom Road, Utica Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Mount Moriah Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 9.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Moriah Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 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 / Utica Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Mount Moriah Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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 right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 467 / Utica Street
Turn right onto MS 467 / Utica Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Mount Moriah Road
Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road
Navigation decision point
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Bush Bottom Road
Turn right onto Bush Bottom Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Moriah Road | 7 mi | 16m |
| Bush Bottom Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Utica Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mount Moriah Road
— 7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwards, MS and Morning Star, MS.
1
Start on Pine Street
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
378 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto MS 467
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Utica Street
4
Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Mount Moriah Road
5
Continue on Mount Moriah Road
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Mount Moriah Road
6
Turn right onto Bush Bottom Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bush Bottom Road
7
Arrive at destination
Bush Bottom Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Morning Star on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
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
4 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
22m 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 Morning Star, MS covers 9.3 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Moriah Road, Bush Bottom Road, Utica Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 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 $1.40 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 22m drive. You will face about 4 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 / Utica Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Mount Moriah Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Edwards, MS to Morning Star, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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