Origin
Silver Run, MS
Morning in Silver Run on Monday
Local time
9:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Run, MS to Picayune, MS
Drive Time
54m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Picayune, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Run, MS to Picayune, MS covers 32.1 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 59, McNeill McHenry Road, Savannah Millard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on I 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.91 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.1 miles from Silver Run, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Silver Run, MS to Picayune, MS covers 32.1 miles and takes about 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near McNeill McHenry Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (McNeill McHenry Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (MS 53): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (Savannah Millard Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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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McNeill McHenry Road
Turn right onto McNeill McHenry Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MS 53
Turn right onto MS 53
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Savannah Millard Road
Turn left onto Savannah Millard Road
Navigation decision point
4
29.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MS 43: North Picayune
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 43: North Picayune
4
32 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
East Canal Street
Turn left onto East Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 13 mi | 13m |
| McNeill McHenry Road | 8.6 mi | 20m |
| Savannah Millard Road | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| MS 53 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| US 11 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Highway 43 North | 1 mi | 1m |
| Silver Run Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Canal Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 13 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Run, MS and Picayune, MS.
1
Start on Silver Run Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Silver Run Road
2
Turn right onto McNeill McHenry Road
8.6 mi
·
20 min
·
McNeill McHenry Road
3
Turn right onto MS 53
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 53
4
Turn slight left onto Savannah-Millard Road
389 ft
·
25 sec
·
Savannah-Millard Road
5
Turn left onto Savannah Millard Road
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Savannah Millard Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
7
Merge onto I 59
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 59
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MS 43: North Picayune
9
Turn right onto MS 43
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 43 North
10
Turn straight
496 ft
·
21 sec
11
Turn left onto US 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 11
12
Turn left onto East Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Canal Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Canal Street
Trip Plan
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 16.1 miles from Silver Run, MS, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 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 32.1 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.1 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Picayune, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Silver Run, 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 Silver Run, MS
This is one driving day of about 32.1 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Silver Run, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 59 for about 13 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Silver Run, MS · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Silver Run, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Picayune, MS
The final approach into Picayune, 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 Picayune, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.81 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| premium | $4.61 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Picayune, MS
Morning in Picayune on Monday
Local time
9:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
9 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
54m 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 Silver Run, MS to Picayune, MS covers 32.1 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 59, McNeill McHenry Road, Savannah Millard Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Silver Run, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.91 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 54m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (McNeill McHenry Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (MS 53): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (Savannah Millard Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Silver Run, MS to Picayune, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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