Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
88.8 mi
143 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Photo: Omar Tapia
Connecting Ellisville to Jackson, this 88.8-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Mississippi. You can expect to spend approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $14, it is a highly economical route that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 49, Veterans Memorial Highway, and MS 29 as you transition through the Southeast region. This drive is best suited for those looking for efficiency rather than a leisurely multi-day excursion.
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
44.4 miles from Ellisville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
This trip is defined by a heavy emphasis on highway travel, with 73% of your route spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on US 49, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.9 miles. Because it is a highway-focused drive, the pace remains consistent, allowing you to cover ground quickly. Expect a utilitarian experience as you move between the two cities, trading local surface streets for the predictable flow of major corridors.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MS 29 / Holly Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 88.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MS 29 / Holly Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 85 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto MS 29 / Holly Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 49 North: Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 51 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 58.9 mi | 1h 12m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 20.9 mi | 23m |
| MS 29 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| South State Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hill Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ivy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ellisville, MS and Jackson, MS.
Start on Ivy Street
Continue on Front Street
Turn left onto MS 29
Continue on MS 29; MS 588
Turn straight onto MS 29
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 84
Take the exit
Merge onto US 49
Take the exit onto US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 51
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
Arrive at destination
Since the total duration is under two hours, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan to head out early or late to avoid potential congestion on the highway sections, though the lack of mandatory stops makes the schedule easy to manage. Keep in mind that with no scheduled stops built into this 88.8-mile transit, you should fuel up before leaving Ellisville to ensure you stay within your estimated $14 budget. Because the majority of your time is spent on the 58.9-mile stretch of US 49, ensure your vehicle is ready for sustained high-speed driving before you depart.
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ellisville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Ellisville, MS
This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 1h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.4 mi from Ellisville, MS · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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.
The final approach into Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.58 one way
$27.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
| premium | $4.61 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.43 | $5.68 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Ellisville on Sunday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
44 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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