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
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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 Effort5/10
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
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
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/gal25.4 MPG avg33 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
Afternoon
in Indianola on Friday
Local time
12:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackson, MS
Afternoon
in Jackson on Friday
Local time
12:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph2% chanceLive 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.
