Origin
Jackson, MS
Afternoon in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Byhalia, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
206.1 mi
332 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byhalia, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, MS to Byhalia, MS covers 206.1 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 269, North State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 182 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.13 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
103 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 182 mi | 3h 16m |
| I 269 | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| North State Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Byhalia Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Lakeland Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Capitol Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Canton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MS 178 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 182 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Byhalia, MS.
1
Start on East Pearl Street
452 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto South Lamar Street
378 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Lamar Street
3
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Capitol Street
4
Continue on East Capitol Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Capitol Street
5
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Capitol Street
6
Continue on East Capitol Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Capitol Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 51
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Street
8
Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Old Canton Road
9
Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeland Drive
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
11
Merge onto I 55
182 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
·
I 55
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
14
Merge onto I 269; MS 304
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 18
Toward MS 309: Byhalia
16
Turn right onto MS 309
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Byhalia Road
17
Turn right onto MS 178
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
MS 178
18
Arrive at destination
MS 178
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182 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 45 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Byhalia, 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.
+
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 206.1 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Jackson, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 182 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 187 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Lamar Street
Turn right onto South Lamar Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 51 / North State Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
6
187 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
|
I 269; MS 304
Merge onto I 269; MS 304 toward I 269 East: Nashville
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.13 one way
$62.25 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $34.17 | $68.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $36.99 | $73.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.50 | $91.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.64 | $9.89 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.85 | $13.19 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Byhalia, MS
Afternoon in Byhalia on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Winona, MS
103 mi in
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
3h 47m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 127.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 3h 47m highway drive covering 206.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 269. The longest continuous stretch is about 182 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 182 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 269. 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 3h 47m drive. You will face about 12 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 Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 206.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jackson, MS to Byhalia, MS covers 206.1 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 269, North State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103 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 $31.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 12 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 Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Jackson, MS to Byhalia, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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