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Trip from Jackson, MS to New Albany, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 50m

Distance

192.8 mi

310 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 37m ★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m

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

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New Albany, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, MS to New Albany, MS covers 192.8 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, MS 7, Mississippi Highway 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.1 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.12 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

96.4 miles from Jackson, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 192.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 50m highway drive covering 192.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and MS 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.1 miles on I 55.

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.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MS 7. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Lamar Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jackson, MS to New Albany, MS is easy. At 3h 50m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 13 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

6
191.7 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in | MS 178 / West Bankhead Street

At end of road, turn right onto MS 178 / West Bankhead Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 112.1 mi 2h 1m
MS 7 44.8 mi 53m
Mississippi Highway 30 30 mi 44m
North State Street 2.3 mi 3m
West Bankhead Street 0.9 mi 2m
Lakeland Drive 0.8 mi 1m
Highway 30 West 0.4 mi <1m
East Capitol Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 112.1 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and New Albany, 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

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lakeland Drive
10

Turn left

0.4 mi · 52 sec
11

Merge onto I 55

112 mi · 2 hr 1 min · I 55
12

Take the exit onto MS 7

36 mi · 41 min · MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
13

Enter roundabout onto MS 7

171 ft · 2 sec · MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
14

Continue on MS 7

8.4 mi · 11 min · MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward MS 30: New Albany
16

Turn right onto MS 30

30 mi · 44 min · Mississippi Highway 30
17

Continue on Highway 30 West

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Highway 30 West
18

At end of road, turn right onto MS 178

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Bankhead Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn left onto Snider Street

104 ft · 6 sec · Snider Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto Highland Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Highland Street
21

Arrive at destination

Highland Street

Trip Plan

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 96.4 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.1 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 42 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.4 miles or 1h 47m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Albany, 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.

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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 192.8 miles and 3h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 I 55 for about 112.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.4 mi from Jackson, MS · 1h 47m into the drive

city in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Water Valley, MS

96 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

Goodman, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winona, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.4 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 I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.1 miles.

Arriving in New Albany, MS

The final approach into New Albany, 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 New Albany, MS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 192.8
View on nps.gov
Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

23 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 192.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.12 one way

$58.23 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $31.96 $63.93
premium $4.56 $34.61 $69.21
diesel $5.61 $42.57 $85.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

EVgo Charging Station

New Albany, Mississippi

EVgo

1 DCFC

SKYCHARGER Charging Station

Water Valley, Mississippi

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Grenada, Mississippi

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Pilot EV Charging Station

New Albany, Mississippi

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 2 EVgo: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.8 0 $20.24 $9.25
Efficient EV 48.2 0 $16.87 $7.71
EV Truck/SUV 77.1 0 $26.99 $12.34

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

23 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 16, 2026

Origin

Jackson, MS

Afternoon in Jackson on Thursday

Local time

4:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 5 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

New Albany, MS

Afternoon in New Albany on Thursday

Local time

4:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

8 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

3h 50m 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 New Albany, MS covers 192.8 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, MS 7, Mississippi Highway 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.4 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 $29.12 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.
The drive from Jackson, MS to New Albany, MS is easy. At 3h 50m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 New Albany, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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