This 114.7-mile journey from Ruleville, MS, to Jackson, MS, is a manageable day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 28 minutes. You'll navigate through local roads, with a significant portion on South Oak Avenue, Jerry Clower Boulevard, and West Capitol Street. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $17. Given its relatively short duration and local road profile, this route is best tackled in a single day, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stop. Both your starting and ending points are within the Southeast region, keeping the regional context consistent.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.4 miles from Ruleville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 114.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this trip, with only a 3% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 67.8 miles on South Oak Avenue. This suggests a route that weaves through communities rather than a straight, high-speed dash. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent changes in speed and direction as you transition between different local roads and through various towns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Oak Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 67.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 68.1 miles in near US 49W.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 68.1 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.5 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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68.1 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|US 49W
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W toward US 49 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
5
110 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
5
114.5 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
114.6 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|South West Street
Enter roundabout onto South West Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
114.7 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|East Pearl Street
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Oak Avenue
67.8 mi
1h 27m
Jerry Clower Boulevard
38.8 mi
47m
West Capitol Street
4.2 mi
7m
US 49
2.6 mi
3m
US 49W
0.5 mi
<1m
West Floyce Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Capitol Street
0.3 mi
<1m
South West Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
South Oak Avenue
— 67.8 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruleville, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on West Floyce Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·West Floyce Street
2
Turn right onto US 49W
68 mi·1 hr 27 min·South Oak Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W
0.5 mi·53 sec·US 49W
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
4
Merge onto US 49
39 mi·47 min·Jerry Clower Boulevard
5
Take the exit onto US 49
2.6 mi·3 min·US 49
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
7
Turn right onto West Capitol Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Capitol Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto West Capitol Street
4.0 mi·7 min·West Capitol Street
9
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
48 ft·0 sec·East Capitol Street
10
Continue on East Capitol Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Capitol Street
11
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
52 ft·1 sec·East Capitol Street
12
Continue on East Capitol Street
0.1 mi·11 sec·East Capitol Street
13
Enter roundabout onto South West Street
9 ft·0 sec·South West Street
14
Continue on South West Street
385 ft·14 sec·South West Street
15
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
153 ft·3 sec·East Pearl Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Trip Plan
For this approximately 2.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Jackson and still have a full day ahead. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed, perhaps for a quick break or to refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 67.8-mile stretch on South Oak Avenue, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. The $17 fuel estimate is a good baseline for your budget.
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 57.4 miles from Ruleville, MS, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.8 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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 14m 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
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 Ruleville, 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 Ruleville, MS
This is one driving day of about 114.7 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Ruleville, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Oak Avenue for about 67.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.4 mi from Ruleville, MS
· 1h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 110.8
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.4
0
$12.04
$5.51
Efficient EV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
EV Truck/SUV
45.9
0
$16.06
$7.34
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ruleville, MS
Morning
in Ruleville on Friday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackson, MS
Morning
in Jackson on Friday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 28m 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 Ruleville, MS to Jackson, MS covers 114.7 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Oak Avenue, Jerry Clower Boulevard, West Capitol Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.4 miles from Ruleville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.32 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 68.1 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.5 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Ruleville, MS to Jackson, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
