The drive from Jackson, MS to Ripley, MS covers 214.3 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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 $32.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.2 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 214.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 4h 21m highway drive covering 214.3 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 24 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. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 16 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 16 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
5
152.7 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|MS 7
Enter roundabout onto MS 7 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
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 Ripley, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tupelo along the way.
Tupelo
191.1 mi in|~3h 46m|via MS 30
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
112.1 mi
2h 1m
MS 7
44.8 mi
53m
Mississippi Highway 30
29.9 mi
43m
MS 15
11.4 mi
16m
Mississippi Highway 15
8.8 mi
13m
MS 30
2.4 mi
3m
North State Street
2.3 mi
3m
Lakeland Drive
0.8 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 Ripley, 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·43 min·Mississippi Highway 30
17
Take the ramp onto MS 30
2.2 mi·2 min·MS 30
Toward Tupelo
18
Take the exit onto MS 30
0.2 mi·29 sec·MS 30
Toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
19
Keep slight left at fork
147 ft·6 sec
20
Turn left onto MS 15; MS 30
8.8 mi·13 min·Mississippi Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn straight onto MS 15
11 mi·16 min·MS 15
22
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
23
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
457 ft·20 sec·West Walnut Street
24
Arrive at destination
West Walnut 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 107.2 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 58m 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 47 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ripley, 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 214.3 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 107.2 mi from Jackson, MS
· 1h 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 192.1
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
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 192.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.36 one way
$64.73 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$35.53
$71.06
premium
$4.56
$38.46
$76.93
diesel
$5.61
$47.31
$94.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
SKYCHARGER Charging Station
Water Valley, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Winona, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Grenada, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Other: 2
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.50
$10.29
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.75
$8.57
EV Truck/SUV
85.7
1
$30.00
$13.72
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Late night
in Jackson on Friday
Local time
3:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ripley, MS
Late night
in Ripley on Friday
Local time
3:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
4 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
4h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Ripley, MS covers 214.3 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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 107.2 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 $32.36 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 16 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.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Ripley, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tupelo along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
