Origin
Purvis, MS
Afternoon in Purvis on Saturday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Purvis, MS to Jackson, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
102.5 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Purvis, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
Purvis, MS to Jackson, MS is 102.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 9 minutes via US 49 and US 11, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily on US 49, taking you north through Mississippi's Southeast region. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is best suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace. You'll find most of your journey is on well-maintained highways, making it a practical option for a quick transit between these two Mississippi locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.3 miles from Purvis, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 83.8 mi | 1h 43m |
| US 11 | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| South State Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| I 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Shelby Speights Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 83.8 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purvis, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Shelby Speights Drive
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Shelby Speights Drive
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto US 11
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
US 11
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Jackson, Laurel
4
Merge onto I 59; US 98
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on US 49
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 49
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 49
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Jackson
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
15
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 51 North
17
Turn straight onto US 51
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
18
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over two hours and a modest fuel cost of around $15, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily start your drive anytime in the morning or afternoon and still reach Jackson comfortably before dark. There are no designated stops mentioned, so you can decide to make a quick fuel or restroom break whenever needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you cover that 83.8-mile stretch on US 49, as it's the longest segment without advertised services.
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 51.3 miles from Purvis, MS, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.8 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 23 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.3 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Purvis, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Purvis, MS
This is one driving day of about 102.5 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Purvis, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 83.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from Purvis, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 98.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Shelby Speights Drive
Depart onto Shelby Speights Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11
Turn left onto US 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 59; US 98 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 59; US 98 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
5
98.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.48 one way
$30.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.99 | $33.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.63 | $45.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.35 | $6.56 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Jackson, MS
Afternoon in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Union, MS
51 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 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
2h 9m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 102.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey utilizing major roads like US 49 and US 11. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 83.8 miles on US 49, indicating a consistent, high-speed driving experience for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal deviations from these main arteries. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, characterized by efficient travel on established highway corridors.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.8 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Shelby Speights Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 102.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Shelby Speights Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (I 59; US 98 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Purvis, MS to Jackson, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Laurel along the way.
Laurel
9.4 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 102.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.8 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jackson, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Shelby Speights Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (I 59; US 98 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, MS before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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