Origin
Waveland, MS
Morning in Waveland on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waveland, MS to Jackson, MS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
169.6 mi
273 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
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6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waveland, MS
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Trip Overview
This 169.6-mile journey from Waveland to Jackson, Mississippi, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, this drive sticks to local roads for its entirety, meaning you won't encounter any interstate driving. The route involves frequent turns, making it a more engaged driving experience than a straightforward highway cruise. This trip is easily manageable within a day, allowing you to focus on the local character of the drive without the need for an overnight stop.
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
84.8 miles from Waveland, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the full 169.6 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and communities, with your journey primarily following Coleman Avenue, Saint Joseph Street, and Saint Anthony Street. Without long stretches of uninterrupted highway, you'll be constantly adjusting your course, offering a more hands-on driving experience. This type of route often provides a closer look at the areas you're passing through, with more frequent opportunities to observe local life.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coleman Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Waveland, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waveland, MS to Jackson, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Joseph Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Anthony Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McLaurin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nicholson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 51 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Coleman Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waveland, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Central Avenue
397 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto Coleman Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Coleman Avenue
3
Continue on Saint Joseph Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
4
Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street
82 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint Anthony Street
5
Turn left onto McLaurin Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McLaurin Street
6
Turn left onto Nicholson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Nicholson Avenue
7
Continue straight
25 mi
·
36 min
8
Continue straight
16 mi
·
23 min
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
10
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
43 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
12
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
14
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
6 min
15
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
16
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
17
Continue straight
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
18
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
19
Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson
20
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
21
Merge slight right
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 51 North
23
Turn straight onto South State Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
24
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 52-minute duration and frequent turns, consider an early morning departure from Waveland to maximize your daylight hours in Jackson. With only one recommended stop and no long highway stretches, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local driving can sometimes consume fuel differently than highway speeds. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the main road names – Coleman Avenue, Saint Joseph Street, and Saint Anthony Street – as they will be key navigational points throughout your 169.6-mile trip.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.8 miles from Waveland, MS, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.8 miles or 1h 26m 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 21m
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 Waveland, 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 Waveland, MS
This is one driving day of about 169.6 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waveland, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.8 mi from Waveland, MS · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 84.8 miles from Waveland, 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
$25.61 one way
$51.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $30.44 | $60.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.45 | $74.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.81 | $8.14 |
| Efficient EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.84 | $6.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.74 | $10.85 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Morning in Jackson on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph
2% 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
13 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
2h 52m 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 Waveland, MS to Jackson, MS covers 169.6 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coleman Avenue, Saint Joseph Street, Saint Anthony Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.8 miles from Waveland, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.61 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Waveland, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waveland, MS to Jackson, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waveland, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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