Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
208.9 mi
336 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
The drive from Jackson, MS to Guntown, MS covers 208.9 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lamar Street, East Capitol Street, North State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.4 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 7m drive with frequent turns across 208.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, MS to Guntown, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lamar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Capitol Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Canton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hwy 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 82 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Guntown, MS.
Start on East Pearl Street
Turn right onto South Lamar Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
Continue on MS Hwy 25
Take the exit straight
Keep slight right
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right
Turn right
Turn slight right onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.4 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guntown, 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 208.9 miles and 4h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.4 mi from Jackson, MS · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 104.4 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Guntown, 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 Guntown, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$31.94 one way
$63.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $35.03 | $70.06 |
| premium | $4.61 | $37.91 | $75.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.41 | $92.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.93 | $10.03 |
| Efficient EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.28 | $8.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.6 | 1 | $29.25 | $13.37 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
3:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Guntown on Sunday
Local time
3:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
86°F
Butler, AL
104 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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