Origin
Inverness, MS
Afternoon in Inverness on Friday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inverness, MS to Drew, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Drew, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Inverness, MS to Drew, MS covers 36.2 miles and takes about 53m 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, Old Highway 49 West, East Shaw Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.2 miles on North Martin Luther King Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 36.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 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 35.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MS 149 / Old Highway 49 West.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Inverness, MS to Drew, MS is easy. At 53m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 149 / Old Highway 49 West): Navigation decision point; at 36.1 miles (East Shaw Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 149 / Old Highway 49 West
Turn left onto MS 149 / Old Highway 49 West
Navigation decision point
4
36.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
East Shaw Avenue
Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Martin Luther King Drive | 35.2 mi | 50m |
| Old Highway 49 West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Shaw Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| MS 149 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Martin Luther King Drive
— 35.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inverness, MS and Drew, MS.
1
Start on 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto MS 149
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Highway 49 West
3
Take the ramp onto MS 149
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
MS 149
4
Turn left onto US 49W
35 mi
·
50 min
·
North Martin Luther King Drive
5
Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Shaw Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
East Shaw Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Inverness, MS · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Inverness, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Drew, MS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Drew, MS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Drew, MS
Afternoon in Drew on Friday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sunflower, MS
18 mi in
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
25 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
53m 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 Inverness, MS to Drew, MS covers 36.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Martin Luther King Drive, Old Highway 49 West, East Shaw Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Inverness, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.47 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 Inverness, MS to Drew, MS is easy. At 53m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 149 / Old Highway 49 West): Navigation decision point; at 36.1 miles (East Shaw Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Inverness, MS to Drew, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley 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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