The drive from Gulf Park Estates, MS to Jackson, MS covers 169.8 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway, Bienville Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135.1 miles on US 49.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.64 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.9 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 169.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 36m highway drive covering 169.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 135.1 miles on US 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 135.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway. 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 Palmetto Drive.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 169.8 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 (Palmetto Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Beachview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Palmetto Drive
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Beachview Drive
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
Navigation decision point
6
11.1 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46D-B
Toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air...
7
11.4 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46C
Toward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
6
32.2 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
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 Gulf Park Estates, MS to Jackson, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Keesler Air Force Base along the way.
Keesler Air Force Base
11.1 mi in|~19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
135.1 mi
2h 46m
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi
23m
Bienville Boulevard
4.2 mi
7m
Washington Avenue
3 mi
5m
I 10
2.2 mi
2m
South State Street
1.3 mi
2m
Hanshaw Road
0.9 mi
1m
I 20
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 135.1 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Park Estates, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on North 6th Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·North 6th Street
2
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
346 ft·20 sec·Palmetto Drive
3
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
498 ft·18 sec·Beachview Drive
4
Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
0.1 mi·23 sec·Old Spanish Trail
5
Turn left onto Hanshaw Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Hanshaw Road
6
Turn left onto US 90
4.2 mi·7 min·Bienville Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto MS 609
3.0 mi·5 min·Washington Avenue
8
Turn left
0.4 mi·49 sec
9
Merge onto I 10
2.2 mi·2 min·I 10
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 46D-BToward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 46CToward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
13
Merge onto MS 15; MS 67
20 mi·23 min·Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
15
Merge onto US 49
40 mi·46 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi·16 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 49
66 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 49
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Jackson
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi·1 min·US 49
26
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
0.3 mi·25 sec·I 20; I 55; US 49
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 51 North
28
Turn straight onto US 51
1.3 mi·2 min·South State Street
29
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·East Pearl Street
30
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.9 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.1 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 37 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.9 miles or 1h 51m 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 57m
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 Gulf Park Estates, 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 Gulf Park Estates, MS
This is one driving day of about 169.8 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Gulf Park Estates, 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 US 49 for about 135.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.9 mi from Gulf Park Estates, MS
· 1h 51m into the drive
The midpoint is around 84.9 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.1 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
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
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 178.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.64 one way
$51.29 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$28.15
$56.30
premium
$4.56
$30.48
$60.95
diesel
$5.61
$37.49
$74.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.9
0
$17.83
$8.15
Efficient EV
42.5
0
$14.86
$6.79
EV Truck/SUV
67.9
0
$23.77
$10.87
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Gulf Park Estates, MS
Morning
in Gulf Park Estates on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackson, MS
Morning
in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
1 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
3h 36m 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 Gulf Park Estates, MS to Jackson, MS covers 169.8 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway, Bienville 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 84.9 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 169.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Palmetto Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Beachview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gulf Park Estates, MS to Jackson, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Keesler Air Force Base 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.
