Origin
Jackson, MS
Late night in Jackson on Friday
Local time
2:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Ripley, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
214.3 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ripley, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, MS to Ripley, MS covers 214.3 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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 $32.36 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
107.2 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 214.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 214.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lamar Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 21m 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 Ripley, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lamar Street | — | — |
| East Capitol Street | — | — |
| North State Street | — | — |
| Old Canton Road | — | — |
| Lakeland Drive | — | — |
| MS 7 North | — | — |
| MS 30 | — | — |
| Highway 30 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Lamar Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Ripley, MS.
1
Start on East Pearl Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto South Lamar Street
377 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Lamar Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
7 ft
·
East Capitol Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Capitol Street
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Capitol Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Capitol Street
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Street
8
Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old Canton Road
9
Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeland Drive
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
11
Merge slight left
112 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
36 mi
·
41 min
·
MS 7 North: Coffeeville
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
MS 7 North: Oxford
14
Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 7 North: Oxford
15
Take the exit slight right toward MS 30: New Albany
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MS 30: New Albany
16
Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 30
30 mi
·
43 min
·
Mississippi Highway 30
17
Take the ramp right toward Tupelo
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tupelo
18
Take the exit slight right toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
19
Keep slight left
148 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 15
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Mississippi Highway 15
21
Turn straight
11 mi
·
16 min
22
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
23
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
456 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Walnut Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 107.2 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
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 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 2h 10m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ripley, 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.
+
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 214.3 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.2 mi from Jackson, MS · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.2 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ripley, MS
The final approach into Ripley, 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 Ripley, 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
$32.36 one way
$64.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.53 | $71.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.46 | $76.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.31 | $94.63 |
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: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.50 | $10.29 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.7 | 1 | $30.00 | $13.72 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Ripley, MS
Late night in Ripley on Friday
Local time
2:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
4 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
4h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Ripley, MS covers 214.3 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lamar Street, East Capitol Street, North State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.2 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 $32.36 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jackson, MS to Ripley, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jackson, MS to Ripley, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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