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Trip from Jackson, MS to Sardis, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

41.9 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States

Sardis, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, MS to Sardis, MS covers 41.9 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Lamar Street, East Pascagoula Street, South State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.33 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

20.9 miles from Jackson, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 41.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lamar Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Jackson, MS to Sardis, MS is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, MS to Sardis, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Lamar Street
East Pascagoula Street
South State Street
MS 28
Caldwell Drive
West Gallatin Street
Georgetown Street
Monticello Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Lamar Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Pearl Street

443 ft · 16 sec · East Pearl Street
2

Turn left onto South Lamar Street

374 ft · 18 sec · South Lamar Street
3

Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East Pascagoula Street
4

Turn right onto South State Street

33 mi · 36 min · South State Street
5

Take the exit slight right toward MS 28: Hazlehurst, Fayette

0.2 mi · 26 sec · MS 28: Hazlehurst, Fayette
6

Keep slight left

397 ft · 10 sec
7

Turn straight

0.8 mi · 1 min
8

Turn right onto Caldwell Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · Caldwell Drive
9

Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · West Gallatin Street
10

Turn right onto Georgetown Street

486 ft · 13 sec · Georgetown Street
11

Continue on Monticello Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Monticello Street
12

Turn straight onto Monticello Road

5.0 mi · 12 min · Monticello Road
13

Arrive at your destination

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 20.9 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 28m into the drive.

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 41.9 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 20.9 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Jackson, MS.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jackson, MS

This is one driving day of about 41.9 miles and 56m.

At 41.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.9 mi from Jackson, MS · 28m into the drive

human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Crystal Springs, MS

21 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

Hazlehurst, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Crystal Springs, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sardis, MS

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sardis, MS if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.33 one way

$12.66 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $6.95 $13.89
premium $4.56 $7.52 $15.04
diesel $5.61 $9.25 $18.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.6 0 $4.40 $2.01
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.67 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.87 $2.68

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 Thursday

Local time

12:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sardis, MS

Late night in Sardis on Thursday

Local time

12:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

56m 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 Sardis, MS covers 41.9 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lamar Street, East Pascagoula Street, South State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.33 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.
The drive from Jackson, MS to Sardis, MS is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, MS to Sardis, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jackson, MS to Sardis, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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