The drive from Jackson, MS to Drew, MS covers 121 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49W, Medgar Evers Boulevard, West Capitol Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.4 miles on US 49W.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.27 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
60.5 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 121 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 38m highway drive covering 121 miles, with most of the trip on US 49W and Medgar Evers Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.4 miles on US 49W.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49W is the longest continuous segment at about 74.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
347 ft112 ft
Total Climb
221 ft
Total Descent
365 ft
Highest Point
347 ft
~34.6 mi in
Elevation Range
235 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49W and Medgar Evers Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near South Gallatin Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South Gallatin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Amite Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.5 mi into trip|~0m in|South Gallatin Street
Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|West Amite Street
Turn left onto West Amite Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip|~11m in|US 49
Take the exit onto US 49 toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
5
46.5 mi into trip|~1h in|US 49W
Take the exit onto US 49W toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vic...
4
120.9 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|East Shaw Avenue
Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Drew, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Vicksburg along the way.
Vicksburg
46.5 mi in|~1h|via US 49W
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49W
74.4 mi
1h 38m
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi
48m
West Capitol Street
3.2 mi
5m
I 220
2.1 mi
2m
East Pearl Street
0.5 mi
<1m
West Amite Street
0.4 mi
<1m
US 49
0.3 mi
<1m
East Shaw Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49W
— 74.4 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Drew, MS.
1
Start on East Pearl Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·East Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·South Gallatin Street
3
Turn left onto West Amite Street
0.4 mi·43 sec·West Amite Street
4
Turn right onto West Capitol Street
3.2 mi·5 min·West Capitol Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
6
Merge onto I 220; US 49
2.1 mi·2 min·I 220; US 49
7
Take the exit onto US 49
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 49
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
8
Merge onto US 49
39 mi·48 min·Medgar Evers Boulevard
9
Take the exit onto US 49W
74 mi·1 hr 38 min·US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
10
Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·East Shaw Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
East Shaw Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.5 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.4 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 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.5 miles or 1h 18m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Drew, 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 121 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 US 49W for about 74.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.5 mi from Jackson, MS
· 1h 18m into the drive
The midpoint is around 60.5 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 49W if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.4 miles.
Arriving in Drew, MS
The final approach into Drew, 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 Drew, 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
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...
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 121
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.27 one way
$36.55 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$20.06
$40.12
premium
$4.56
$21.72
$43.44
diesel
$5.61
$26.72
$53.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.3
0
$12.70
$5.81
Efficient EV
30.3
0
$10.59
$4.84
EV Truck/SUV
48.4
0
$16.94
$7.74
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon
in Jackson on Friday
Local time
12:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Drew, MS
Afternoon
in Drew on Friday
Local time
12:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 38m 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 Drew, MS covers 121 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49W, Medgar Evers Boulevard, West Capitol Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.5 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 $18.27 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South Gallatin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Amite Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Drew, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Vicksburg along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 112 ft to 347 ft elevation with about 221 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
