Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
149.4 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walnut Grove, MS
Zulfugar Karimov
The drive from Jackson, MS to Walnut Grove, MS covers 149.4 miles and takes about 3h 31m 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, South Highway 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on US 49W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.56 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
74.7 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 149.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Jackson, MS to Walnut Grove, MS covers 149.4 miles and takes about 3h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
99 ft
Total Descent
220 ft
Highest Point
279 ft
Elevation Range
168 ft
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 31m drive. You will face about 12 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 93.9 miles (MS 448 / North Sunflower Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit onto US 49 toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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
Turn right onto MS 448 / North Sunflower Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Buzzard Roost Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Rena Lara Road
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jackson, MS to Walnut Grove, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Vicksburg along the way.
Vicksburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49W | 46.7 mi | 56m |
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | 39.5 mi | 48m |
| South Highway 61 | 34.8 mi | 44m |
| North Sunflower Avenue | 13.5 mi | 23m |
| West Capitol Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 220 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Alligator - Rena Lara Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Rena Lara Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Walnut Grove, MS.
Start on East Pearl Street
Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
Turn left onto West Amite Street
Turn right onto West Capitol Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 220; US 49
Take the exit onto US 49
Merge onto US 49
Take the exit onto US 49W
Turn left onto US 82
Turn right onto MS 448
Turn left onto MS 448
Turn right onto US 61; US 278
Turn left onto MS 802
Continue on Butler Street
Continue on Jenkins Street
Continue on North New Africa Road
Turn left onto Buzzard Roost Road
Turn right onto Rena Lara Road
Continue on Alligator - Rena Lara Road
Continue on this road
Continue on Alligator - Rena Lara Road
Arrive at 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 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.7 miles or 1h 34m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walnut Grove, 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 149.4 miles and 3h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.7 mi from Jackson, MS · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 74.7 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.56 one way
$45.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.82 | $53.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.99 | $65.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.07 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.92 | $9.56 |
Gas CO2
52 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
11:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Walnut Grove on Saturday
Local time
11:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
57°F
Indianola, MS
75 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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