Origin
Walnut Grove, MS
Morning in Walnut Grove on Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Walnut Grove, MS to Jackson, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
149 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walnut Grove, MS
Zulfugar Karimov
Trip Overview
The drive from Walnut Grove, MS to Jackson, MS covers 149 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Martin Luther King Drive, Jerry Clower Boulevard, US 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on North Martin Luther King Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.50 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
74.5 miles from Walnut Grove, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 149 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Walnut Grove, MS to Jackson, MS covers 149 miles and takes about 3h 30m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Martin Luther King Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 46.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 102.4 miles in near US 49W.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 149 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 102.4 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.8 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
102.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
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US 49W
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W toward US 49 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
5
144.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
Take the exit toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
5
148.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
|
East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
148.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
|
South West Street
Enter roundabout onto South West Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
149 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
|
East Pearl Street
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Martin Luther King Drive | 46.2 mi | 55m |
| Jerry Clower Boulevard | 38.8 mi | 47m |
| US 61 | 34.8 mi | 44m |
| MS 448 | 13.5 mi | 23m |
| West Capitol Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| US 49 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Rena Lara Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| East Peeler Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Martin Luther King Drive
— 46.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on this road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
this road
2
Continue on Alligator - Rena Lara Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Alligator - Rena Lara Road
3
Continue on Rena Lara Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Rena Lara Road
4
Turn left onto Buzzard Roost Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Buzzard Roost Road
5
Turn right onto North New Africa Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North New Africa Road
6
Continue on Jenkins Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jenkins Street
7
Continue on Butler Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Butler Street
8
Continue on MS 802
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Street
9
Take the ramp
344 ft
·
9 sec
10
Merge onto US 61; US 278
35 mi
·
44 min
·
US 61; US 278
11
Turn left onto MS 448
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Peeler Avenue
12
Turn right onto MS 448
13 mi
·
23 min
·
MS 448
13
Turn left onto US 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82
14
Turn right onto US 49W
46 mi
·
55 min
·
North Martin Luther King Drive
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 49W
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
16
Merge onto US 49
39 mi
·
47 min
·
Jerry Clower Boulevard
17
Take the exit onto US 49
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 49
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
19
Turn right onto West Capitol Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Capitol Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto West Capitol Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Capitol Street
21
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
48 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Capitol Street
22
Continue on East Capitol Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Capitol Street
23
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Capitol Street
24
Continue on East Capitol Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Capitol Street
25
Enter roundabout onto South West Street
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
South West Street
26
Continue on South West Street
385 ft
·
14 sec
·
South West Street
27
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
153 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Pearl Street
28
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 74.5 miles from Walnut Grove, MS, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 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 33 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 56m 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 54m
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 Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove, MS
This is one driving day of about 149 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Walnut Grove, 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 North Martin Luther King Drive for about 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.5 mi from Walnut Grove, MS · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Walnut Grove, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.50 one way
$45.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.74 | $53.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.90 | $65.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.64 | $7.15 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.86 | $9.54 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Morning in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Indianola, MS
75 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
3h 30m 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 Walnut Grove, MS to Jackson, MS covers 149 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Martin Luther King Drive, Jerry Clower Boulevard, US 61. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.5 miles from Walnut Grove, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.50 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 149 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 102.4 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.8 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Walnut Grove, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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