Origin
Morning Star, MS
Afternoon in Morning Star on Friday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morning Star, MS to Raymond, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morning Star, MS
Tim Diercks
Raymond, MS
Nothing Ahead
Trip Overview
The drive from Morning Star, MS to Raymond, MS covers 9.7 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Port Gibson Road, Port Gibson Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on Old Port Gibson Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 9.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Port Gibson Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Port Gibson Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Morning Star, MS to Raymond, MS is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Port Gibson Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Port Gibson Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Port Gibson Road
Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Port Gibson Street
At end of road, turn left onto Port Gibson Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Port Gibson Road | 8.3 mi | 18m |
| Port Gibson Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bush Bottom Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Port Gibson Road
— 8.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morning Star, MS and Raymond, MS.
1
Start on Bush Bottom Road
90 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bush Bottom Road
2
Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
8.3 mi
·
18 min
·
Old Port Gibson Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Port Gibson Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Port Gibson Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Raymond, MS
Afternoon in Raymond on Friday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 Morning Star, MS to Raymond, MS covers 9.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Port Gibson Road, Port Gibson Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Morning Star, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.46 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.
The drive from Morning Star, MS to Raymond, MS is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Port Gibson Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Port Gibson Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Morning Star, MS to Raymond, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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