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Trip from Indianola, MS to Jackson, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

93.5 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

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 Mississippi, United States

Indianola, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Indianola, MS to Jackson, MS covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Martin Luther King Drive, Jerry Clower Boulevard, West Capitol Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.4 miles on North Martin Luther King Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.12 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

46.8 miles from Indianola, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 93.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 93.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Martin Luther King Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 45.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Alexander Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Alexander Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Westside Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46.9 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Alexander Avenue

Turn right onto Alexander Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Westside Avenue

Turn right onto Westside Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
46.9 mi into trip | ~58m in | US 49W

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W toward US 49 South: Jackson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 49 South: Jackson
5
88.8 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
5
93.3 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | East Capitol Street

Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Martin Luther King Drive 45.4 mi 54m
Jerry Clower Boulevard 38.8 mi 47m
West Capitol Street 4.2 mi 7m
US 49 2.6 mi 3m
2nd Street 1.2 mi 2m
US 49W 0.5 mi <1m
East Capitol Street 0.3 mi <1m
Westside Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Martin Luther King Drive — 45.4 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lee Street

76 ft · 5 sec · Lee Street
2

Turn right onto Alexander Avenue

94 ft · 4 sec · Alexander Avenue
3

Turn right onto Westside Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Westside Avenue
4

Turn right onto 2nd Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
5

Turn right onto US 49W

45 mi · 54 min · North Martin Luther King Drive
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W

0.5 mi · 53 sec · US 49W
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
7

Merge onto US 49

39 mi · 47 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard
8

Take the exit onto US 49

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 49
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
10

Turn right onto West Capitol Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Capitol Street
11

Keep slight right at fork onto West Capitol Street

4.0 mi · 7 min · West Capitol Street
12

Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street

48 ft · 0 sec · East Capitol Street
13

Continue on East Capitol Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Capitol Street
14

Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street

52 ft · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
15

Continue on East Capitol Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Capitol Street
16

Enter roundabout onto South West Street

9 ft · 0 sec · South West Street
17

Continue on South West Street

385 ft · 14 sec · South West Street
18

Turn right onto East Pearl Street

153 ft · 3 sec · East Pearl Street
19

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 46.8 miles from Indianola, MS, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 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 21 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.8 miles or 58m 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 35m

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 Indianola, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Indianola, MS

This is one driving day of about 93.5 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Indianola, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Martin Luther King Drive for about 45.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.8 mi from Indianola, MS · 58m into the drive

city in Mississippi, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yazoo City, MS

47 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

Yazoo City, MS to Jackson, MS

45.2 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Belzoni, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yazoo City, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Indianola, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 90.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.12 one way

$28.24 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $15.50 $31.00
premium $4.56 $16.78 $33.56
diesel $5.61 $20.64 $41.29

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: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.82 $4.49
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.09 $5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Indianola, MS

Morning in Indianola on Friday

Local time

9:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, MS

Morning in Jackson on Friday

Local time

9:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 2% chance 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

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

1h 58m 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 Indianola, MS to Jackson, MS covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Martin Luther King Drive, Jerry Clower Boulevard, West Capitol Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.8 miles from Indianola, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.12 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Alexander Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Westside Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46.9 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Indianola, 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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