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Trip from Jackson, MS to Summit, MS

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

75.6 mi

122 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jackson, MS to Summit, MS covers 75.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South State Street, I 55, US 98 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.3 miles on South State Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.56 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

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

Midpoint

37.8 miles from Jackson, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Jackson, MS to Summit, MS covers 75.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Street is the longest continuous segment at about 49.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Jackson, MS to Summit, MS is easy. At 1h 23m with 34% 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 Pascagoula Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51 / South State Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Lamar Street

Turn left onto South Lamar Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Pascagoula Street

Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 51 / South State Street

Turn right onto US 51 / South State Street

Navigation decision point

4
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | US 51 / South Laurel Street

Turn right onto US 51 / South Laurel Street

Navigation decision point

5
75.6 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | Robb Street

Turn right onto Robb Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South State Street 49.3 mi 54m
I 55 24.7 mi 26m
US 98 0.7 mi 1m
East Pascagoula Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Laurel Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Pearl Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Lamar Street <0.1 mi <1m
Robb Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South State Street — 49.3 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Summit, 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

49 mi · 54 min · South State Street
5

Continue straight

25 mi · 26 min
6

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 24 sec
7

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 1 min
8

Turn right onto South Laurel Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · South Laurel Street
9

Turn right onto Robb Street

39 ft · 2 sec · Robb Street
10

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 37.8 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 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 75.6 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.8 miles or 42m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summit, 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 75.6 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jackson, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on South State Street for about 49.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.8 mi from Jackson, MS · 42m into the drive

Downtown Magee, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

38 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

Central, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Summit, MS

The final approach into Summit, 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 Summit, MS.

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.56 one way

$23.11 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $12.68 $25.35
premium $4.61 $13.72 $27.44
diesel $5.64 $16.80 $33.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.58 $4.84

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Jackson, MS

Late night in Jackson on Monday

Local time

5:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Summit, MS

Late night in Summit on Monday

Local time

5:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 23m 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 Summit, MS covers 75.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Street, I 55, US 98. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.8 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 $11.56 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 Summit, MS is easy. At 1h 23m with 34% 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 Pascagoula Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51 / South State Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jackson, MS to Summit, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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