Origin
Jackson, MS
Afternoon in Jackson on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Amory, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
188.9 mi
304 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amory, MS
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Trip Overview
This 188.9-mile journey from Jackson, MS to Amory, MS is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend around 3 hours and 47 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated at $29. The route predominantly utilizes MS Hwy 25 and US 45, making it a highly efficient trip within Mississippi. With 91% of the drive on highways, it's designed for steady progress rather than leisurely exploration. This drive is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.5 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Your drive will be largely highway-centric, with 91% of the total mileage on faster roads like MS Hwy 25 and US 45. You'll experience a significant stretch of 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25 without interruption, which means consistent speed and minimal stops. This highway-focused profile suggests a steady pace for most of the trip, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. The road character is geared towards direct travel between these two Mississippi cities.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS Hwy 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Lamar Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 188.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (South Lamar Street): Navigation decision point; at 120.5 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.7 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Lamar Street
Turn right onto South Lamar Street
Navigation decision point
6
120.5 mi into trip
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~2h 20m in
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MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
126.7 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
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MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
6
152.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
6
188.6 mi into trip
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~3h 46m in
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MS 25 / South Main Street
Turn left onto MS 25 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Amory, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Point along the way.
Point
126.7 mi in
|
~2h 27m
|
via MS 25
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS Hwy 25 | 79.6 mi | 1h 30m |
| MS 25 | 57.2 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 45 | 23.3 mi | 29m |
| Lakeland Drive | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| MS 8 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Highway 125 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| North State Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 278 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS Hwy 25
— 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Amory, 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
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Lakeland Drive
10
Continue on MS 25
80 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
MS Hwy 25
11
Take the exit onto MS 25
25 mi
·
29 min
·
MS 25
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 25
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on MS 25
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
MS 25
14
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
26 mi
·
28 min
·
MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
15
Take the exit onto US 45
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on US 45; MS 50
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 45; MS 50
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 45
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
18
Continue on US 45
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
19
Continue on US 45
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
20
Continue on US 45
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
21
Continue on US 45
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
22
Continue on US 45
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 45
23
Continue on US 45
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 45
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
25
Continue on MS 8; MS 25
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
MS 8; MS 25
26
Turn left onto Highway 125
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 125
27
Turn right onto US 278
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 278
28
Turn left onto MS 25
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
30
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 47-minute duration, starting your trip in the morning is recommended to maximize your day. With only one stop indicated and a high highway share, you have flexibility in pacing. The estimated fuel cost of $29 makes budgeting straightforward. A key tip for this route is to ensure your fuel tank is reasonably full before departing Jackson, as the longest stretch on MS Hwy 25 is nearly 80 miles, offering fewer immediate refueling opportunities along that specific segment.
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 94.5 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 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 42 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.5 miles or 1h 50m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amory, 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 188.9 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 MS Hwy 25 for about 79.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.5 mi from Jackson, MS · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.5 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS Hwy 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.6 miles.
Arriving in Amory, MS
The final approach into Amory, 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 Amory, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.53 one way
$57.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $31.32 | $62.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.91 | $67.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.71 | $83.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.83 | $9.07 |
| Efficient EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.53 | $7.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.45 | $12.09 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Amory, MS
Afternoon in Amory on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Louisville, MS
94 mi in
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
3 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
3h 47m 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 Amory, MS covers 188.9 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS Hwy 25, MS 25, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.5 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 $28.53 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 188.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Lamar Street): Navigation decision point; at 120.5 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.7 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Amory, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Point along the way.
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