The drive from Tylertown, MS to Jackson, MS covers 100.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, US 98, South State Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.7 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.13 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.
Midpoint
50.1 miles from Tylertown, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 100.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 100.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and US 98. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.7 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 98. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near US 98.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tylertown, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 1h 55m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (US 98): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (US 51 / South Broadway Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22 miles (US 51 / West Georgia Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.3 mi into trip|~3m in|US 98
At end of road, turn left onto US 98
Navigation decision point
3
20.6 mi into trip|~25m in|US 51 / South Broadway Street
Turn sharp right onto US 51 / South Broadway Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
22 mi into trip|~28m in|US 51 / West Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto US 51 / West Georgia Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
24 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
96.9 mi into trip|~1h 49m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
72.7 mi
1h 17m
US 98
18.3 mi
22m
South State Street
3.1 mi
4m
Beulah Avenue
2.3 mi
3m
South Broadway Street
1.4 mi
2m
Smithdale Road
0.5 mi
1m
Jackson Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Northwest Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 72.7 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tylertown, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on MS 48; MS 198
2.3 mi·3 min·Beulah Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 98
18 mi·22 min·US 98
3
Turn sharp right onto US 51
1.4 mi·2 min·South Broadway Street
4
Turn left onto US 51
0.3 mi·31 sec·West Georgia Avenue
5
Continue on US 51
0.4 mi·35 sec·Jackson Avenue
6
Continue on US 51
0.3 mi·29 sec·Mississippi Street
7
Continue on US 51
0.4 mi·36 sec·Northwest Street
8
Turn left onto MS 570
0.5 mi·1 min·Smithdale Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
10
Merge onto I 55; US 98
73 mi·1 hr 17 min·I 55; US 98
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51
3.1 mi·4 min·South State Street
Toward US 51 North
12
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·East Pearl Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Pearl 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 50.1 miles from Tylertown, MS, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.7 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.1 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Tylertown, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tylertown, MS
This is one driving day of about 100.2 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Tylertown, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 72.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.1 mi from Tylertown, MS
· 59m 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 100.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.13 one way
$30.27 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$16.61
$33.22
premium
$4.56
$17.98
$35.97
diesel
$5.61
$22.12
$44.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.1
0
$10.52
$4.81
Efficient EV
25.1
0
$8.77
$4.01
EV Truck/SUV
40.1
0
$14.03
$6.41
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Tylertown, MS
Late night
in Tylertown on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackson, MS
Late night
in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Brookhaven, MS
50 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 55m 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 Tylertown, MS to Jackson, MS covers 100.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 98, South State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.1 miles from Tylertown, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.13 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.
The drive from Tylertown, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 1h 55m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (US 98): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (US 51 / South Broadway Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22 miles (US 51 / West Georgia Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Tylertown, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
