Origin
Jackson, MS
Night in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
9:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Belzoni, MS
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belzoni, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the heart of Mississippi, the 70.9-mile journey from Jackson to Belzoni is an ideal day trip. You will spend roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes on the road, making it a manageable drive that does not require an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $11 on fuel for the round trip, providing a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating this route involves a combination of city streets like West Capitol Street and Medgar Evers Boulevard before transitioning to US 49W. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural landscape throughout the duration of your travel. It is a practical, direct route that gets you from the capital to the Mississippi Delta with minimal fuss.
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
35.5 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing urban navigation with more open stretches of road. With a highway share of 37%, you get a blend of local traffic patterns and consistent highway travel. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on Medgar Evers Boulevard, which spans 39.5 miles and allows you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. As you transition from the busier corridors of Jackson onto US 49W, the character of the road shifts, providing a change of pace from the city environment. You can expect a functional drive that requires your attention as you move between these distinct road types, keeping the journey engaging without being overly taxing.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Medgar Evers Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 39.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near South Gallatin Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South Gallatin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Amite Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Gallatin Street
Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Amite Street
Turn left onto West Amite Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 49
Take the exit onto US 49 toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
5
46.5 mi into trip
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~1h in
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US 49W
Take the exit onto US 49W toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vic...
4
70.9 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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MS 7 / Martin Luther King Drive
Turn left onto MS 7 / Martin Luther King Drive
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Belzoni, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Vicksburg along the way.
Vicksburg
46.5 mi in
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~1h
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via US 49W
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | 39.5 mi | 48m |
| US 49W | 24 mi | 29m |
| West Capitol Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 220 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Amite Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 49 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Medgar Evers Boulevard
— 39.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Belzoni, MS.
1
Start on East Pearl Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Gallatin Street
3
Turn left onto West Amite Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Amite Street
4
Turn right onto West Capitol Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Capitol Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
6
Merge onto I 220; US 49
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 220; US 49
7
Take the exit onto US 49
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 49
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
8
Merge onto US 49
39 mi
·
48 min
·
Medgar Evers Boulevard
9
Take the exit onto US 49W
24 mi
·
29 min
·
US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
10
Turn right onto MS 7
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
1st Street
11
Turn left onto MS 7
221 ft
·
4 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
12
Arrive at destination
MS 7
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 1.5-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily head out in the morning or afternoon without worrying about complex scheduling or mandatory overnight stops. Since there are no formal stops programmed into this route, make sure you fuel up in Jackson before you depart to ensure your $11 budget remains accurate for the full 70.9-mile excursion. Pay close attention to the transition from Medgar Evers Boulevard onto US 49W, as road conditions and traffic density can fluctuate during this switch. Taking advantage of the short duration means you can focus on a direct arrival, leaving you with the entire day to explore your destination once you reach Belzoni.
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 35.5 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.5 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 70.9 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belzoni, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS
This is one driving day of about 70.9 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jackson, 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.
The longest stretch is on Medgar Evers Boulevard for about 39.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Jackson, MS · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belzoni, MS
The final approach into Belzoni, 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 Belzoni, 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
$10.84 one way
$21.68 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| premium | $4.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.75 | $31.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Belzoni, MS
Night in Belzoni on Sunday
Local time
9:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
3 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
1h 30m 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 Jackson, MS to Belzoni, MS covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Medgar Evers Boulevard, US 49W, West Capitol Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Jackson, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.84 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 is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South Gallatin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Amite Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Belzoni, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Vicksburg along the way.
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