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Trip from Jackson, MS to Kosciusko, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

76 mi

122 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Kosciusko, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, MS to Kosciusko, MS covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS Hwy 25, MS 35, Lakeland Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.9 miles on MS Hwy 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.48 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

38 miles from Jackson, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 76 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 76 miles, with most of the trip on MS Hwy 25 and MS 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.9 miles on MS Hwy 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS Hwy 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 35. 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 9 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 9 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Lamar Street

Turn right onto South Lamar Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Capitol Street

Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Capitol Street

Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 51 / North State Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 51 / North State Street

Navigation decision point

4
55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS Hwy 25 38.9 mi 44m
MS 35 19.1 mi 28m
Lakeland Drive 13.1 mi 16m
North State Street 2.3 mi 3m
MS 731 1.4 mi 2m
East Capitol Street 0.3 mi <1m
Old Canton Road 0.2 mi <1m
East Jefferson Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MS Hwy 25 — 38.9 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Kosciusko, 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

13 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive
10

Continue on MS 25

39 mi · 44 min · MS Hwy 25
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
12

Keep slight left at fork

335 ft · 9 sec
13

Turn slight left onto MS 35

19 mi · 28 min · MS 35
14

Turn left onto MS 731

1.4 mi · 2 min · MS 731
15

Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Jefferson Street
16

Arrive at destination

East Jefferson 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 38 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.9 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 17 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 46m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kosciusko, 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 76 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Jackson, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MS Hwy 25 for about 38.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38 mi from Jackson, MS · 46m into the drive

city in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canton, MS

38 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

Brandon, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wiggins, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kosciusko, MS

The final approach into Kosciusko, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 2.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.48 one way

$22.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.60 $25.20
premium $4.56 $13.64 $27.28
diesel $5.61 $16.78 $33.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.98 $3.65
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.64 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 15, 2026

Origin

Jackson, MS

Afternoon in Jackson on Thursday

Local time

1:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kosciusko, MS

Afternoon in Kosciusko on Thursday

Local time

1:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Canton, MS

38 mi in

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

23 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

1h 37m 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 Kosciusko, MS covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS Hwy 25, MS 35, Lakeland 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 38 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 $11.48 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 37m drive. You will face about 9 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.
The route from Jackson, MS to Kosciusko, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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