Origin
Saint Martin, MS
Afternoon in Saint Martin on Thursday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Martin, MS to Jackson, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
162.5 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
9 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Martin, MS
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Martin, MS to Jackson, MS covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, MS 15, Lemoyne Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135.1 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.54 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
81.2 miles from Saint Martin, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 162.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 24m highway drive covering 162.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and MS 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 135.1 miles on US 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 135.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and MS 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Sundown Avenue.
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 15 significant decision points across 162.5 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: at 0.1 miles (Sundown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Lemoyne Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Sundown Avenue
Turn left onto Sundown Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lemoyne Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Lemoyne Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
24.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 49
Merge onto US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
158.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
|
US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 135.1 mi | 2h 46m |
| MS 15 | 20.7 mi | 24m |
| Lemoyne Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 110 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Gorenflo Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sundown Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 135.1 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martin, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Needle Street
505 ft
·
27 sec
·
Needle Street
2
Turn left onto Sundown Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sundown Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Lemoyne Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lemoyne Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Gorenflo Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Gorenflo Road
5
Turn right onto Rodriguez Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Rodriguez Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
7
Merge onto I 110
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 110
8
Continue on MS 15; MS 67
21 mi
·
24 min
·
MS 15; MS 67
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
10
Merge onto US 49
40 mi
·
46 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi
·
16 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 49
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 49
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Jackson
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
21
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 51 North
23
Turn straight onto US 51
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
24
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
25
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 81.2 miles from Saint Martin, MS, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.1 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 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.2 miles or 1h 43m 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 46m
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 Saint Martin, 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 Saint Martin, MS
This is one driving day of about 162.5 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Saint Martin, 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 US 49 for about 135.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.2 mi from Saint Martin, MS · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.2 miles from Saint Martin, 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 135.1 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
$24.54 one way
$49.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $26.94 | $53.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $29.17 | $58.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Biloxi, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Biloxi, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
Eaton Charging Station
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
D'Iberville, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Other: 4
Tesla Destination: 4
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.06 | $7.80 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65 | 0 | $22.75 | $10.40 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Thursday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Sumrall, MS
81 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
2 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
3h 24m 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 Saint Martin, MS to Jackson, MS covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, MS 15, Lemoyne Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.2 miles from Saint Martin, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.54 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 162.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sundown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Lemoyne Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Saint Martin, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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