Origin
Jackson, MS
Late night in Jackson on Friday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Cleary, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleary, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
This short 15.1-mile drive from Jackson to Cleary, Mississippi, should take you about 22 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate South State Street and Florence Byram Road. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $2 and no overnight stays recommended, this is a straightforward local journey within the Southeast region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so it's best approached with a clear plan rather than a leisurely, spontaneous pace. Consider this an easy addition to a longer itinerary or a quick hop for local errands.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 15.1-mile trip. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on South State Street. This road profile suggests a need for attention to navigation and potential for traffic, as you'll be interacting with local road conditions and intersections throughout. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on local access rather than high-speed travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 9.4 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 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 6 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
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Byram
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Byram
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
South Siwell Road
Turn left onto South Siwell Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Cleary, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Byram along the way.
Byram
9.9 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Street | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Florence Byram Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Florence-Byram Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Siwell Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Swinging Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Pascagoula Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Byram Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Street
— 9.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Cleary, 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
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
South State Street
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Byram
6
Turn left onto South Siwell Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Siwell Road
7
Continue on Old Byram Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old Byram Road
8
Continue on Swinging Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Swinging Bridge Road
9
Continue on Florence-Byram Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Florence-Byram Road
10
Continue on Florence Byram Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Florence Byram Road
11
Turn left onto Cleary Road
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cleary Road
12
Arrive at destination
Cleary Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Cleary, MS
Late night in Cleary on Friday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
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
22m 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 Cleary, MS covers 15.1 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Street, Florence Byram Road, Florence-Byram Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 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 $2.28 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 22m drive. You will face about 6 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.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Cleary, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Byram along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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