Origin
Jackson, MS
Night in Jackson on Thursday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Moorhead, MS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
94.1 mi
151 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moorhead, MS
Emre Acar
Trip Overview
This 94.1-mile drive from Jackson to Moorhead, Mississippi, is a manageable 2-hour trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate US 49W and MS 3, with a section along Medgar Evers Boulevard in Jackson. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $14, offering a budget-friendly option for exploring Mississippi. Given its short duration and straightforward route, this drive works perfectly as a day trip without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entirety of your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.1 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 94.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 53% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, including a significant 40.2-mile segment on US 49W where you can maintain a steady pace. The road will transition, offering a blend of highway travel and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination in Moorhead. Expect a varied feel as you move from the urban edge of Jackson to the more rural landscapes of the Mississippi Delta.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49W is the longest continuous segment at about 40.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 8 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 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Gallatin Street
Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Amite Street
Turn left onto West Amite Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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West Capitol Street
Turn right onto West Capitol Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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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
5
46.5 mi into trip
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~1h in
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US 49W
Take the exit onto US 49W toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vic...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Moorhead, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Vicksburg along the way.
Vicksburg
46.5 mi in
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~1h
|
via US 49W
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49W | 40.2 mi | 48m |
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | 39.5 mi | 48m |
| MS 3 | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| West Capitol Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 220 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Amite Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 49 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49W
— 40.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Moorhead, 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
39 mi
·
48 min
·
Medgar Evers Boulevard
9
Take the exit onto US 49W
40 mi
·
48 min
·
US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
10
Turn right onto MS 3
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
MS 3
11
Arrive at destination
MS 3
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour journey, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Moorhead and explore without feeling rushed. Since the drive is short and covers only 94.1 miles, you won't need to plan for extensive rest stops, though you can certainly pull over if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated cost is $14. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the transition from highway to potentially slower local roads as you get closer to Moorhead, allowing for a smooth arrival.
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 47.1 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.2 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 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.1 miles or 1h 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moorhead, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 94.1 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Jackson, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49W for about 40.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.1 mi from Jackson, MS · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moorhead, MS
The final approach into Moorhead, 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 Moorhead, 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
$14.21 one way
$28.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.60 | $31.20 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.78 | $41.55 |
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: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.17 | $6.02 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Moorhead, MS
Night in Moorhead on Thursday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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
2h 1m 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 Moorhead, MS covers 94.1 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49W, Medgar Evers Boulevard, MS 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.1 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 $14.21 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 2h 1m drive. You will face about 8 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.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Moorhead, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Vicksburg along the way.
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