Trip from Jackson, MS to Taylorsville, MS

Q: How long is the trip from Jackson, MS to Taylorsville, MS?

The drive from Jackson, MS to Taylorsville, MS covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Highway 49 South, Laurel Drive, North Railroad Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Jackson, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

62.9 mi

101 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 19m ★

6 AM

1h 26m

8 AM

1h 39m

10 AM

1h 30m

12 PM

1h 29m

3 PM

1h 31m

5 PM

1h 38m

8 PM

1h 22m

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

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Taylorsville, MS

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Trip Overview

This 62.9-mile journey from Jackson, Mississippi, to Taylorsville, Mississippi, is a straightforward drive designed for a single day. Expect to be on the road for about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route primarily utilizes Highway 49 South, with brief transitions onto Laurel Drive and North Railroad Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical choice for a quick getaway. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you won't experience significant regional shifts. This route offers a simple, direct path for those looking for a short, uncomplicated drive within Mississippi.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey on main roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.8 miles on Highway 49 South, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Laurel Drive and North Railroad Street suggests a slight shift in road character as you near your destination. This blend provides a mix of steady driving on main arteries and potentially more localized road conditions towards the end. It's a drive that prioritizes directness over varied terrain.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 49 South is the longest continuous segment at about 39.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 49 South and Laurel Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles (MS 28 / Pinola Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattie...

3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 49

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Richland, Hattiesburg

43.8 mi into trip | ~56m in | MS 28 / Pinola Drive

At end of road, turn right onto MS 28 / Pinola Drive

Navigation decision point

44 mi into trip | ~56m in | MS 28; MS 149

At end of road, turn left onto MS 28; MS 149

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

62.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | MS 28; MS 37 / Welcome Street

At end of road, turn right onto MS 28; MS 37 / Welcome 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.

Between Jackson, MS and Taylorsville, MS, road signs point toward Richland and Hattiesburg.

Richland

3.2 mi in | ~5m | via US 49

Hattiesburg

3.2 mi in | ~5m | via US 49

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 49 South	39.8 mi	48m
Laurel Drive	9.8 mi	14m
North Railroad Street	8.6 mi	12m
I 55	0.8 mi	1m
US 49	0.7 mi	1m
East Pascagoula Street	0.5 mi	1m
Pinola Drive	0.3 mi	<1m
Front Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Highway 49 South — 39.8 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Pearl Street

443 ft · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

Turn left onto South Lamar Street

372 ft · 17 sec · South Lamar Street

Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Pascagoula Street

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge onto I 55

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 55

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 49

Toward Richland, Hattiesburg

Merge onto US 49

40 mi · 48 min · Highway 49 South

Turn left onto MS 28

280 ft · 8 sec · MS 28

At end of road, turn right onto MS 28

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Pinola Drive

At end of road, turn left onto MS 28; MS 149

432 ft · 9 sec · MS 28; MS 149

Turn right onto Co-Op Road Southeast

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Co-Op Road Southeast

Turn right onto MS 28

9.8 mi · 14 min · Laurel Drive

Continue on MS 28

8.6 mi · 12 min · North Railroad Street

At end of road, turn right onto MS 28; MS 37

115 ft · 7 sec · Welcome Street

Turn left onto MS 28

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Front Street

Arrive at destination

MS 28

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.4 mi from Jackson, MS · 40m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

31 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

Florence, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Taylorsville, MS

The final approach into Taylorsville, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.50 one way

$19.00 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$10.43	$20.86
premium	$4.56	$11.29	$22.58
diesel	$5.61	$13.89	$27.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.9	$6.60	$3.02
Efficient EV	15.7	$5.50	$2.52
EV Truck/SUV	25.2	$8.81	$4.03

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Afternoon in Jackson on Thursday

Local time

1:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Taylorsville, MS

Afternoon in Taylorsville on Thursday

Local time

1:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 25m 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.