Origin
Jackson, MS
Afternoon in Jackson on Friday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Edwards, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edwards, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, MS to Edwards, MS covers 27.5 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, University Boulevard, MS 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.7 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 27.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and University Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.7 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and University Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near University Boulevard.
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 34m drive. You will face about 7 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 (University Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles (University Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
University Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto University Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
University Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto University Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
5
27.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Pine Street
Turn right onto Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 23.7 mi | 27m |
| University Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| MS 22 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 23.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Edwards, MS.
1
Start on East Pearl Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pearl Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto University Boulevard
518 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Boulevard
3
Enter roundabout onto University Boulevard
355 ft
·
7 sec
·
University Boulevard
4
Continue on University Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto I 20; US 49
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 20; US 49
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
8
Turn left onto MS 22; MS 467
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 22; MS 467
9
Continue on MS 467
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
10
Turn left onto South Main Street
324 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto Pine Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pine Street
12
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.94 | $9.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Edwards, MS
Afternoon in Edwards on Friday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
2 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
34m 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 Edwards, MS covers 27.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, University Boulevard, MS 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $4.15 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 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (University Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles (University Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Jackson, MS to Edwards, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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