Origin
Jackson, MS
Night in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Calhoun City, MS
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
145.3 mi
234 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
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6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Traveling from Jackson to Calhoun City covers 145.3 miles across the Southeast, making for a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 54 minutes behind the wheel, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. With a fuel budget of approximately $22, this trip is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Since the route is primarily highway-focused, you will find it easy to navigate without needing an overnight stay. It serves as a reliable connection between these two Mississippi locations, ideal if you are looking to get from Point A to Point B efficiently.
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
72.7 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is characterized by a heavy reliance on major thoroughfares, with highways accounting for 75% of your total travel time. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-55, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 106.7 miles. Transitioning from the interstate onto local roads like Lakeview Drive and Sunset Drive provides a shift in pace as you approach your destination. While the interstate portion allows for steady cruising, the final segments offer a more localized feel. Expect a consistent, highway-focused experience that prioritizes direct transit over winding or technical backroads.
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 106.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Lakeview Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Lamar Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 54m 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 Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Lamar Street
Turn right onto South Lamar Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 51 / North State Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
6
145.2 mi into trip
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~2h 54m in
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MS 8; MS 9
Enter roundabout onto MS 8; MS 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Calhoun City, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.
Greenwood
110.9 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 106.7 mi | 1h 55m |
| Lakeview Drive | 29.7 mi | 44m |
| Sunset Drive | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North State Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| MS 8 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lakeland Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Capitol Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Canton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 106.7 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Calhoun City, 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
107 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
I 55
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
13
Keep slight right at fork
403 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn straight onto MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Drive
15
Continue on MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
30 mi
·
44 min
·
Lakeview Drive
16
Continue on MS 8; MS 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 8; MS 9
17
Enter roundabout onto MS 8; MS 9
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
MS 8; MS 9
18
Arrive at destination
MS 8; MS 9
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple given the sub-three-hour duration, but aiming to leave during off-peak hours will help you maintain a smooth pace on I-55. Since you only need one stop to stay refreshed, choose a location along the 106.7-mile interstate stretch to break up the monotony. Keep your $22 fuel estimate in mind, as topping off your tank before leaving Jackson or shortly after reaching the highway will ensure you have no concerns about range. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of being able to adjust your arrival time to suit your personal preferences. Use the flexibility of this one-day itinerary to your benefit, allowing you to bypass heavy traffic patterns common on major regional interstates.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.7 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.7 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.7 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Calhoun City, 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 145.3 miles and 2h 54m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 106.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.7 mi from Jackson, MS · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.7 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.7 miles.
Arriving in Calhoun City, MS
The final approach into Calhoun City, 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 Calhoun City, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.21 one way
$44.43 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $24.36 | $48.73 |
| premium | $4.61 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.97 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Calhoun City, MS
Night in Calhoun City on Sunday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
2h 54m 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 Calhoun City, MS covers 145.3 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Lakeview Drive, Sunset Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.7 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 $22.21 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.
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 2h 54m 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 Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Calhoun City, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.
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