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Trip from Grenada, 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

2h 6m

Distance

113.6 mi

183 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Grenada County, Mississippi, United States

Grenada, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Grenada, MS to Jackson, MS covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, Sunset Drive, East Pearl Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.6 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.8 miles from Grenada, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 113.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 113.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Sunset Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.6 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 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 109.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Sunset Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Grenada, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 2h 6m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 112.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
2.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

3
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
112.3 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward Convention Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Convention Center
4
112.8 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 109.6 mi 1h 59m
Sunset Drive 2.4 mi 3m
East Pearl Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 109.6 mi, about 1h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grenada, MS and Jackson, MS.

1

Start on MS 8; MS 333 Scenic

2.4 mi · 3 min · Sunset Drive
2

Turn left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
3

Merge onto I 55

110 mi · 1 hr 59 min · I 55
4

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Convention Center
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
6

Continue on East Pearl Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Pearl Street
7

Arrive at destination

East Pearl Street

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.8 miles from Grenada, MS, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.6 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 25 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Grenada, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Grenada, MS

This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Grenada, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 109.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.8 mi from Grenada, MS · 1h 3m into the drive

city in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canton, MS

57 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.

Popular next leg

Canton, MS to Jackson, MS

26.3 mi · 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Winona, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canton, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Grenada, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.6 miles.

Arriving in Jackson, MS

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 109.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.16 one way

$34.31 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $18.83 $37.67
premium $4.56 $20.39 $40.78
diesel $5.61 $25.08 $50.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.1 0 $11.93 $5.45
Efficient EV 28.4 0 $9.94 $4.54
EV Truck/SUV 45.4 0 $15.90 $7.27

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Grenada, MS

Morning in Grenada on Saturday

Local time

9:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, MS

Morning in Jackson on Saturday

Local time

9:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 5 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

60°F

Canton, MS

57 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 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

2h 6m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Grenada, MS to Jackson, MS covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, Sunset Drive, East Pearl Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.8 miles from Grenada, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.16 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.

The drive from Grenada, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 2h 6m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 112.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Grenada, 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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