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Trip from Jackson, MS to Kearney Park, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

26.9 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Kearney Park, MS, MS

Kearney Park, MS

Eddie O.

Trip Overview

This short 26.9-mile drive from Jackson to Kearney Park, Mississippi, will take you about 38 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing local roads like Medgar Evers Boulevard and West Capitol Street, with a small portion on I-220, this route is best suited as a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The Southeast region remains consistent throughout this brief excursion, offering a straightforward travel experience. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a minimal time commitment and don't require overnight accommodations.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 9% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles along Medgar Evers Boulevard, offering a chance to settle in before navigating through town. The road will likely feel more urban and require your attention as you transition between Medgar Evers Boulevard, West Capitol Street, and the brief segment of I-220. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience with frequent adjustments.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Medgar Evers Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 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 0.5 miles in near South Gallatin 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 38m 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 (South Gallatin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Amite Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (West Capitol Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Gallatin Street

Turn right onto South Gallatin Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Amite Street

Turn left onto West Amite Street

Navigation decision point

3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | West Capitol Street

Turn right onto West Capitol Street

Navigation decision point

3
4.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 220; US 49

Merge onto I 220; US 49

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 49

Take the exit onto US 49 toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Medgar Evers Boulevard 17.9 mi 22m
West Capitol Street 3.2 mi 5m
I 220 2.1 mi 2m
Livingston Vernon Road 2 mi 4m
East Pearl Street 0.5 mi <1m
West Amite Street 0.4 mi <1m
US 49 0.3 mi <1m
South Gallatin Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Medgar Evers Boulevard — 17.9 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Kearney Park, MS.

1

Start on East Pearl Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · East Pearl Street
2

Turn right onto South Gallatin Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · South Gallatin Street
3

Turn left onto West Amite Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · West Amite Street
4

Turn right onto West Capitol Street

3.2 mi · 5 min · West Capitol Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
6

Merge onto I 220; US 49

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 220; US 49
7

Take the exit onto US 49

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 49
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
8

Merge onto US 49

18 mi · 22 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
9

Turn right onto Livingston Vernon Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Livingston Vernon Road
10

Arrive at destination

Livingston Vernon Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.06 one way

$8.13 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $4.46 $8.92
premium $4.56 $4.83 $9.66
diesel $5.61 $5.94 $11.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.82 $1.29
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Jackson, MS

Morning in Jackson on Friday

Local time

11:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 5 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Kearney Park, MS

Morning in Kearney Park on Friday

Local time

11:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°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

25 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

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Kearney Park, MS covers 26.9 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Medgar Evers Boulevard, West Capitol Street, I 220. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.4 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 $4.06 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 38m 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 (South Gallatin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Amite Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (West Capitol Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Jackson, MS to Kearney Park, 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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