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Trip from Taylorsville, MS to Jackson, MS

Drive Time

11m

Distance

7.4 mi

12 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Taylorsville, MS, MS

Taylorsville, MS

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition from Taylorsville to Jackson, this 7.4-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse the Southeast. Expect to spend only 11 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Because the distance is so short, you will not need an overnight stay, and your fuel costs will be incredibly low at approximately $1. You will rely on a combination of South State Street, I-55, and Terry Road to navigate between these two Mississippi points. This route is designed for utility rather than leisure, serving as a straightforward connection for those moving between these regional locations.

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

3.7 miles from Taylorsville, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 7.4-mile trek acts as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you transition between different road types. Only 23% of your journey takes place on the highway, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.1-mile segment on South State Street, which provides the most consistent portion of the trip. The character of the road shifts quickly as you move from local thoroughfares onto the I-55 corridor. Be prepared for frequent turns and changing road conditions throughout this short transit.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 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 1.2 miles in near Savanna Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Savanna Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Savanna Street

Turn right onto Savanna Street

Navigation decision point

3
2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 55; US 51

Merge onto I 55; US 51

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 51 / South State Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 51 / South State Street toward US 51 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 51 North
3
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | East Pearl Street

Turn left onto East Pearl Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South State Street 3.1 mi 4m
I 55 1.7 mi 1m
Terry Road 1.2 mi 2m
Savanna Street 1 mi 1m
East Pearl Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South State Street — 3.1 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, MS and Jackson, MS.

1

Start on Terry Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Terry Road
2

Turn right onto Savanna Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Savanna Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
4

Merge onto I 55; US 51

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 55; US 51
5

Keep slight left at fork onto US 51

3.1 mi · 4 min · South State Street
Toward US 51 North
6

Turn left onto East Pearl Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Pearl Street
7

Arrive at destination

East Pearl Street

Trip Plan

Since this drive only takes 11 minutes, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire trip without needing to schedule any stops for rest or refueling, given the minimal $1 fuel requirement. Focus your attention on the transition between South State Street and the I-55 interchange, as the change in road type happens rapidly. Since this is a turn-heavy route, keep your GPS active to ensure you do not miss a junction while navigating the local streets. Use the brevity of the drive to your advantage by planning your arrival in Jackson exactly when you need to be there.

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 3.7 miles from Taylorsville, MS, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.1 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 7.4 miles or 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 3.7 miles or 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 9m

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 Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville, MS

This is one driving day of about 7.4 miles and 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taylorsville, 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 South State Street for about 3.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.7 mi from Taylorsville, MS · 5m into the drive

Downtown Magee, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

4 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.

Popular next leg

Magee, MS to Jackson, MS

43.3 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 7.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.7 miles from Taylorsville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 7.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.13 one way

$2.26 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $1.24 $2.48
premium $4.61 $1.34 $2.69
diesel $5.64 $1.64 $3.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.2 0 $0.78 $0.36
Efficient EV 1.9 0 $0.65 $0.30
EV Truck/SUV 3 0 $1.04 $0.47

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast data refreshed 57 minutes ago

Origin

Taylorsville, MS

Morning in Taylorsville on Monday

Local time

6:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, MS

Morning in Jackson on Monday

Local time

6:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph 4% chance 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

11m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Taylorsville, MS to Jackson, MS covers 7.4 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Street, I 55, Terry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Taylorsville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.13 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 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Savanna Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Taylorsville, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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