Origin
Jackson, MS
Afternoon in Jackson on Friday
Local time
1:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Indianola, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
93.8 mi
151 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indianola, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, MS to Indianola, MS covers 93.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46 miles on US 49W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.17 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.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Jackson, MS to Indianola, MS covers 93.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 46 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near US 49.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.5 miles (US 49W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.6 miles (Front Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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...
5
93.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
Front Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Front Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
93.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
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Faison Avenue
Turn left onto Faison Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
93.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
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Lee Street
Turn right onto Lee 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.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Indianola, 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 | 46 mi | 55m |
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | 39.5 mi | 48m |
| West Capitol Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 220 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Amite Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 49 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49W
— 46 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Indianola, 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
46 mi
·
55 min
·
US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
10
Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Front Avenue
191 ft
·
10 sec
·
Front Avenue
12
Continue on Westside Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Westside Avenue
13
Turn left onto Faison Avenue
97 ft
·
5 sec
·
Faison Avenue
14
Turn right onto Lee Street
464 ft
·
20 sec
·
Lee Street
15
Arrive at destination
Lee Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.9 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46 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 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indianola, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jackson, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jackson, MS
This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Jackson, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49W for about 46 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.9 mi from Jackson, MS · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.9 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Indianola, MS
The final approach into Indianola, 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
$14.17 one way
$28.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.84 | $33.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Indianola, MS
Afternoon in Indianola on Friday
Local time
1:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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 59m 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 Indianola, MS covers 93.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.9 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 $14.17 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.5 miles (US 49W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.6 miles (Front Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Indianola, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Vicksburg along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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