Origin
Ripley, MS
Late night in Ripley on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ripley, MS to Jackson, MS
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Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
214.6 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
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6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
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 Ripley, MS to Jackson, MS covers 214.6 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 7, MS 30, City Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.7 miles on MS 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.41 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
107.3 miles from Ripley, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 20m highway drive covering 214.6 miles, with most of the trip on MS 7 and MS 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 145.7 miles on MS 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 145.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 7 and MS 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MS 15 / City Avenue South.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 20m 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 0.5 miles (MS 15 / City Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (MS 30): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles (MS 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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MS 15 / City Avenue South
Turn right onto MS 15 / City Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
20.6 mi into trip
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~31m in
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MS 30
Take the ramp onto MS 30 toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis
5
22.8 mi into trip
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~34m in
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MS 30
Take the exit onto MS 30 toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford
4
23 mi into trip
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~34m in
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MS 30
Turn left onto MS 30
Navigation decision point
5
61.8 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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MS 7
Enter roundabout onto MS 7 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
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 Ripley, MS to Jackson, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Oxford along the way.
Oxford
22.8 mi in
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~34m
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via MS 30
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 7 | 145.7 mi | 2h 41m |
| MS 30 | 32.5 mi | 47m |
| City Avenue South | 20.1 mi | 29m |
| I 55 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Highway 30 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 7
— 145.7 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on West Walnut Street
457 ft
·
22 sec
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West Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto MS 15
20 mi
·
29 min
·
City Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp onto MS 30
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 30
Toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis
5
Take the exit onto MS 30
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
MS 30
Toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford
6
Turn left onto MS 30
30 mi
·
44 min
·
MS 30
7
Take the ramp onto MS 30
143 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mississippi Highway 30
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Merge onto MS 7
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 7
10
Enter roundabout onto MS 7
124 ft
·
1 sec
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
11
Continue on MS 7
36 mi
·
41 min
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
12
Take the exit onto MS 7
101 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
MS 7
13
Continue on I 55
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 55
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Convention Center
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
16
Continue on East Pearl Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pearl Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
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 107.3 miles from Ripley, MS, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.7 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.3 miles or 2h 22m 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 36m
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 Ripley, 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 Ripley, MS
This is one driving day of about 214.6 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ripley, 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.
The longest stretch is on MS 7 for about 145.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.3 mi from Ripley, MS · 2h 22m 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.3 miles from Ripley, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.7 miles.
Arriving in Jackson, MS
The final approach into Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.41 one way
$64.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.58 | $71.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.52 | $77.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.38 | $94.76 |
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: 75.1 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 | 64.4 | 0 | $22.53 | $10.30 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.78 | $8.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.04 | $13.73 |
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
Jackson, MS
Late night in Jackson on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
2 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
4h 20m 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 Ripley, MS to Jackson, MS covers 214.6 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 7, MS 30, City Avenue South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.3 miles from Ripley, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.41 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 20m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MS 15 / City Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (MS 30): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles (MS 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ripley, MS to Jackson, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Oxford along the way.
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