Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
139 mi
224 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: Omar Tapia
The drive from Rosedale, MS to Jackson, MS covers 139 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Martin Luther King Drive, Jerry Clower Boulevard, MS 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on North Martin Luther King Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.25 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
69.5 miles from Rosedale, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 139 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 92.3 miles in near US 49W.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 92.3 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 134.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.7 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W toward US 49 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto South West Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Martin Luther King Drive | 46.2 mi | 55m |
| Jerry Clower Boulevard | 38.8 mi | 47m |
| MS 8 | 19.5 mi | 29m |
| MS 448 | 13.5 mi | 23m |
| North Davis Avenue | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| West Capitol Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| US 49 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Peeler Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rosedale, MS and Jackson, MS.
Start on MS 1
Turn left onto MS 8
Take the ramp
Turn right onto US 61; US 278
Turn left onto MS 448
Turn right onto MS 448
Turn left onto US 82
Turn right onto US 49W
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W
Merge onto US 49
Take the exit onto US 49
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Capitol Street
Keep slight right at fork onto West Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Continue on East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Continue on East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto South West Street
Continue on South West Street
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 39m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Rosedale, 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 Rosedale, MS
This is one driving day of about 139 miles and 3h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.5 mi from Rosedale, MS · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 69.5 miles from Rosedale, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.25 one way
$42.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
| premium | $4.61 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.88 | $61.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.59 | $6.67 |
| Efficient EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.16 | $5.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.46 | $8.90 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Rosedale on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Dermott, AR
70 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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