Trip from Jackson, MS to Lyman, MS

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

153.2 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 58m ★

6 AM

3h 10m

8 AM

3h 33m

10 AM

3h 18m

12 PM

3h 15m

3 PM

3h 19m

5 PM

3h 32m

8 PM

3h 3m

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

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Trip Overview

This 153.2-mile journey from Jackson, Mississippi, to Lyman, Mississippi, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 9 minutes. The route is predominantly highway, with 92% of the drive utilizing major roadways, making it a convenient day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it's an economical option for traversing the Southeast region. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll find the focus here is on covering ground, making it ideal for those prioritizing arrival over extensive sightseeing along the way.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.6 miles from Jackson, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 153.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a largely highway-focused experience for this 153.2-mile trip, as 92% of your drive will be on major roads like Highway 49 South and US 49. The Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway also plays a part in this efficient route. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South, offering a consistent pace for a considerable portion of your journey. This road profile suggests minimal interruptions and a steady drive, allowing you to settle into a rhythm as you head south.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 49 South is the longest continuous segment at about 80.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 49 South and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near US 49.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 153.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.8 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 49

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Richland, Hattiesburg

85.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

93.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | US 98

Take the exit onto US 98 toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

97 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gu...

97.3 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight left at fork toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Jackson, MS and Lyman, MS, road signs point toward Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile, Gulfport, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.

Gulf Coast

85.7 mi in | ~1h 46m

Mississippi Gulf Coast

86.1 mi in | ~1h 47m | via I 59

Mobile

93.8 mi in | ~1h 55m | via US 98

Gulfport

97 mi in | ~1h 59m

Multi Purpose Center

97.3 mi in | ~2h

Hattiesburg

97.3 mi in | ~2h

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 49 South	80.3 mi	1h 37m
US 49	55.4 mi	1h 6m
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway	7.7 mi	8m
US 98	3.2 mi	4m
MS 53	1.6 mi	2m
I 55	0.8 mi	1m
Lumpkin Road	0.7 mi	1m
East Pascagoula Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Highway 49 South — 80.3 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Pearl Street

443 ft · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

Turn left onto South Lamar Street

372 ft · 17 sec · South Lamar Street

Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Pascagoula Street

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge onto I 55

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 55

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 49

Toward Richland, Hattiesburg

Merge onto US 49

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; MS 42

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 49; MS 42

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; MS 42

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 49; MS 42

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 59

7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 98

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 98

Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 49

53 mi · 1 hr 2 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto MS 53

1.6 mi · 2 min · MS 53

Turn left onto Lumpkin Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lumpkin Road

Turn left onto Price Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Price Road

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 9-minute duration, this route is perfect for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $23, planning is minimal. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 80.3 miles, so ensure you have entertainment or a good playlist ready for that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach your destination, as services can sometimes be spread out on these highway-centric drives.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 76.6 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 34 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.6 miles or 1h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lyman, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jackson, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jackson, MS

This is one driving day of about 153.2 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Jackson, MS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Highway 49 South for about 80.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.6 mi from Jackson, MS · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sumrall, MS

77 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

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sumrall, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.6 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Highway 49 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 miles.

Arriving in Lyman, MS

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lyman, MS.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.14 one way

$46.27 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$25.40	$50.80
premium	$4.56	$27.50	$55.00
diesel	$5.61	$33.82	$67.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46	$16.09	$7.35
Efficient EV	38.3	$13.40	$6.13
EV Truck/SUV	61.3	$21.45	$9.80

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Night in Jackson on Thursday

Local time

9:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lyman, MS

Night in Lyman on Thursday

Local time

9:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Sumrall, MS

77 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

9 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

3h 9m 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 Lyman, MS covers 153.2 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 49 South, US 49, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.6 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 $23.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Jackson, MS and Lyman, MS, road signs point toward Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile, Gulfport, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.

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