The drive from Jackson, MS to Ruleville, MS covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49W, Medgar Evers Boulevard, West Capitol Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.3 miles on US 49W.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.38 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
57.6 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 115.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 115.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 49W and Medgar Evers Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.3 miles on US 49W.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 68.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49W and Medgar Evers Boulevard. 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m 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 0.5 miles (South Gallatin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Amite Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.5 mi into trip|~0m in|South Gallatin Street
Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|West Amite Street
Turn left onto West Amite Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip|~11m in|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|~1h in|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...
4
114.8 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|East Floyce Street
Turn left onto East Floyce Street
Navigation decision point
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 Ruleville, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Vicksburg along the way.
Vicksburg
46.5 mi in|~1h|via US 49W
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49W
68.3 mi
1h 29m
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi
48m
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
East Floyce Street
0.3 mi
<1m
US 49
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49W
— 68.3 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Ruleville, 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
68 mi·1 hr 29 min·US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
10
Turn left onto East Floyce Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·East Floyce Street
11
Continue on West Floyce Street
123 ft·6 sec·West Floyce Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Floyce 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 57.6 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.3 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 14m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ruleville, 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 115.1 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 68.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.6 mi from Jackson, MS
· 1h 14m 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...
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 115.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.38 one way
$34.77 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.08
$38.16
premium
$4.56
$20.66
$41.32
diesel
$5.61
$25.41
$50.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.5
0
$12.09
$5.52
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.07
$4.60
EV Truck/SUV
46
0
$16.11
$7.37
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Morning
in Jackson on Friday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ruleville, MS
Morning
in Ruleville on Friday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 29m 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 Ruleville, MS covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49W, Medgar Evers Boulevard, West Capitol Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.6 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 $17.38 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 29m 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 0.5 miles (South Gallatin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Amite Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Ruleville, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Vicksburg along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
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.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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