Origin
Walls, MS
Late night in Walls on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walls, MS to Jackson, MS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
202.9 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
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6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walls, MS
Arturo Añez.
Trip Overview
The drive from Walls, MS to Jackson, MS covers 202.9 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Goodman Road West, East Pearl Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 192.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.64 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
101.4 miles from Walls, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 45m highway drive covering 202.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Goodman Road West. The longest continuous stretch is about 192.2 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 192.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Goodman Road West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Railroad Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Railroad Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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West Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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East Railroad Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.2 mi into trip
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2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
201.6 mi into trip
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~3h 43m in
Take the exit toward Convention Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Convention Center
4
202.1 mi into trip
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~3h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 192.2 mi | 3h 27m |
| Goodman Road West | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MS 161 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| McLemore Drive | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 192.2 mi, about 3h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walls, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on McLemore Drive
14 ft
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0 sec
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McLemore Drive
2
Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue
270 ft
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17 sec
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West Railroad Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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East Railroad Avenue
4
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.1 mi
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31 sec
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2nd Street
5
Continue on 2nd Street
93 ft
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4 sec
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2nd Street
6
Turn left onto MS 161
0.4 mi
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45 sec
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MS 161
7
Turn right onto MS 302
8.3 mi
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12 min
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Goodman Road West
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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54 sec
Toward Jackson
9
Merge onto I 55; I 69
192 mi
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3 hr 27 min
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I 55; I 69
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward Convention Center
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
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14 sec
12
Continue on East Pearl Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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East Pearl Street
13
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 101.4 miles from Walls, MS, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192.2 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.4 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
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 Walls, 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 Walls, MS
This is one driving day of about 202.9 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walls, 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 I 55 for about 192.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.4 mi from Walls, MS · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.4 miles from Walls, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 192.2 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
$30.64 one way
$61.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $33.64 | $67.28 |
| premium | $4.56 | $36.42 | $72.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.80 | $89.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.30 | $9.74 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.41 | $12.99 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Jackson, MS
Late night in Jackson on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
15 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
3h 45m 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 Walls, MS to Jackson, MS covers 202.9 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Goodman Road West, East Pearl 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 101.4 miles from Walls, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.64 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 straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Railroad Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Walls, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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