Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
145.3 mi
234 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
The drive from Jackson, MS to Calhoun City, MS covers 145.3 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Lakeview Drive, Sunset Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.21 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.7 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
This is a 2h 54m highway drive covering 145.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Lakeview Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.7 miles on I 55.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Lakeview Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Lamar Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Lamar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto South Lamar Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto MS 8; MS 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Calhoun City, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.
Greenwood
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 106.7 mi | 1h 55m |
| Lakeview Drive | 29.7 mi | 44m |
| Sunset Drive | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North State Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| MS 8 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lakeland Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Capitol Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Canton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Calhoun City, MS.
Start on East Pearl Street
Turn right onto South Lamar Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Continue on East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Continue on East Capitol Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 51
Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
Turn left
Merge onto I 55
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
Continue on MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
Continue on MS 8; MS 9
Enter roundabout onto MS 8; MS 9
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.7 miles or 1h 21m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Calhoun City, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Jackson, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 145.3 miles and 2h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.7 mi from Jackson, MS · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 72.7 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.7 miles.
The final approach into Calhoun City, 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 Calhoun City, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.21 one way
$44.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $24.36 | $48.73 |
| premium | $4.61 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.97 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
2:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Calhoun City on Sunday
Local time
2:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
73 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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