Origin
Holly Springs, MS
Afternoon in Holly Springs on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holly Springs, MS to Jackson, MS
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
84.8 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
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6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Holly Springs, MS to Jackson, MS covers 84.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Dunaway Road, Ranch Road, Elliot Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.96 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.4 miles from Holly Springs, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 84.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Dunaway Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Holly Springs, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Holly Springs, MS to Jackson, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Dunaway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ranch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elliot Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Thomas E Jolly Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MS 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
John Dunaway Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Holly Springs Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holly Springs Road
2
Turn right onto John Dunaway Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
John Dunaway Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ranch Road
4
Turn sharp left
18 mi
·
31 min
5
Turn left onto Elliot Street
344 ft
·
22 sec
·
Elliot Street
6
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jefferson Street
7
Turn right onto Thomas E Jolly Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Thomas E Jolly Drive
8
Turn slight right onto MS 27
226 ft
·
9 sec
·
MS 27
9
Turn straight
36 mi
·
48 min
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
11
Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi
·
3 min
12
Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 55 North, US 51 North
13
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
21 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on South State Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Street
15
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
16
Arrive at your destination
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 42.4 miles from Holly Springs, MS, or about 51m into the drive.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.4 miles or 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 1h 28m
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 Holly Springs, 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 Holly Springs, MS
This is one driving day of about 84.8 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holly Springs, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.4 mi from Holly Springs, MS · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
Pacing Suggestions
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.96 one way
$25.93 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| premium | $4.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.87 | $5.43 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Jackson, MS
Afternoon in Jackson on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m 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 Holly Springs, MS to Jackson, MS covers 84.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Dunaway Road, Ranch Road, Elliot Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.4 miles from Holly Springs, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.96 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 Holly Springs, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Holly Springs, MS to Jackson, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Holly Springs, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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