Origin
Jackson, MS
Evening in Jackson on Thursday
Local time
5:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Brookhaven, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, MS to Brookhaven, MS covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Street, I 55, Union St Extended Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.3 miles on South State Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 55.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Street is the longest continuous segment at about 49.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Lamar Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Lamar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Pascagoula Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51 / South State Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Lamar Street
Turn left onto South Lamar Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Pascagoula Street
Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 51 / South State Street
Turn right onto US 51 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
5
52.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
MS 550
Turn left onto MS 550
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Street | 49.3 mi | 54m |
| I 55 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Union St Extended Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 51 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Monticello Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MS 550 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Pascagoula Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Schwem Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Street
— 49.3 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Brookhaven, MS.
1
Start on East Pearl Street
443 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Pearl Street
2
Turn left onto South Lamar Street
372 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Lamar Street
3
Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Pascagoula Street
4
Turn right onto US 51
49 mi
·
54 min
·
South State Street
5
Continue on I 55
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 55
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
334 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
452 ft
·
10 sec
·
Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
9
Continue on Union St Extended Northeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Union St Extended Northeast
10
Turn right onto US 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51
11
Turn left onto MS 550
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MS 550
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto MS 550
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Schwem Avenue
13
Turn left onto MS 550
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Monticello Street
14
Arrive at destination
MS 184
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Jackson, MS · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, MS
The final approach into Brookhaven, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Brookhaven, MS
Evening in Brookhaven on Thursday
Local time
5:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 5 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
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
29 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 3m 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 Jackson, MS to Brookhaven, MS covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Street, I 55, Union St Extended Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 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 $8.35 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 3m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Lamar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Pascagoula Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51 / South State Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jackson, MS to Brookhaven, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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