Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.9 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgeland, MS
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Ridgeland to Jackson is 10.9 miles and takes about 15 minutes via I 55, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop within Mississippi's Southeast region keeps you on major arteries for a quick and efficient journey. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for those needing to connect two points without significant travel time. You'll mainly stick to the interstate, making it a practical choice for a quick transfer or a short leg of a larger trip. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 55. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.8 miles on I 55, offering a consistent, high-speed environment. The bulk of your travel will be on this interstate, providing a direct and uninterrupted path between Ridgeland and Jackson. While the focus is on efficient transit, you will also briefly navigate sections of United States Highway 51 and East Pearl Street, offering a slight variation before reaching your endpoint. Expect a typical interstate feel for the majority of this short commute.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and United States Highway 51. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Jackson Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I-55 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto I-55 Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Convention Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ridgeland, MS to Jackson, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Convention Center along the way.
Convention Center
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| United States Highway 51 | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I-55 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I- 55 North Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Town Crossing | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland, MS and Jackson, MS.
Start on Old Town Crossing
Turn right onto West Jackson Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto US 51
Turn left onto I-55 Frontage Road
Continue on I- 55 North Frontage Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on East Pearl Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.81 | $3.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Ridgeland on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Jackson on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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