The drive from Jackson, MS to Fayette, MS covers 90.3 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61, I 20, University Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.2 miles on US 61.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.64 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.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 90.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 90.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 61 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.2 miles on US 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and I 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near University Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m 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 2.4 miles (I 20; US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These 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
3
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|I 20; US 49
Merge onto I 20; US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
40.8 mi into trip|~47m in|I 20; US 61; US 80
Merge onto I 20; US 61; US 80
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
44.6 mi into trip|~52m in|US 61
Keep slight left at fork onto US 61 toward US 61 South: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward US 61 South: Natchez
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 61
44.2 mi
50m
I 20
42.2 mi
47m
University Boulevard
1.7 mi
3m
Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
East Pearl Street
0.5 mi
1m
Poindexter Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 44.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Fayette, 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
38 mi·42 min·I 20; US 49
7
Merge onto I 20; US 61; US 80
3.8 mi·4 min·I 20; US 61; US 80
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 61
44 mi·50 min·US 61
Toward US 61 South: NatchezUse the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Main Street
10
Turn left onto Poindexter Street
179 ft·4 sec·Poindexter Street
11
Arrive at destination
Poindexter Street
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.2 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayette, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jackson, MS
This is one driving day of about 90.3 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Jackson, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 61 for about 44.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.2 mi from Jackson, MS
· 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 90.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.64 one way
$27.27 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.97
$29.94
premium
$4.56
$16.21
$32.42
diesel
$5.61
$19.94
$39.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.1
0
$9.48
$4.33
Efficient EV
22.6
0
$7.90
$3.61
EV Truck/SUV
36.1
0
$12.64
$5.78
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Jackson, MS
Late night
in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
1:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayette, MS
Late night
in Fayette on Saturday
Local time
1:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 45m 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 Fayette, MS covers 90.3 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 61, I 20, University Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.2 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 $13.64 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 45m 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 2.4 miles (I 20; US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Jackson, MS to Fayette, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Natchez National Historical Park.
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.
