Jackson, MS Road Trips

Drivers starting from Jackson, MS have 32 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 98 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Jackson, MS spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Jackson, MS

Trip Routes

81

Longest Drive

258.2 mi

Iuka, MS

Quickest Drive

11m

Taylorsville, MS

Plan Around Jackson, MS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Jackson, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Iuka, MS to Jackson, MS 258.2 mi · 5h 12m Belmont, MS to Jackson, MS 239.1 mi · 4h 47m Fulton, MS to Jackson, MS 215 mi · 4h 17m Guntown, MS to Jackson, MS 209 mi · 4h 8m

Continue From Jackson, MS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Jackson, MS to Mantachie, MS 208.1 mi · 4h 11m Jackson, MS to Southaven, MS 196.7 mi · 3h 37m Jackson, MS to Amory, MS 188.9 mi · 3h 47m Jackson, MS to Helena, MS 180.3 mi · 3h 38m

Trips from Jackson, MS

Jackson, MS to Mantachie, MS

208.1 mi 4h 11m

Jackson, MS to Southaven, MS

196.7 mi 3h 37m

Jackson, MS to Amory, MS

188.9 mi 3h 47m

Jackson, MS to Helena, MS

180.3 mi 3h 38m

Jackson, MS to Aberdeen, MS

166.5 mi 3h 23m

Jackson, MS to University, MS

161 mi 3h 3m

Jackson, MS to Mikoma, MS

158.4 mi 3h 5m

Jackson, MS to Lyman, MS

153.2 mi 3h 9m

Jackson, MS to Rosedale, MS

139.4 mi 3h 9m

Jackson, MS to Starkville, MS

126.1 mi 2h 30m

Jackson, MS to Wiggins, MS

125.9 mi 2h 35m

Jackson, MS to Eupora, MS

122.3 mi 2h 20m

Jackson, MS to Grenada, MS

113.4 mi 2h 7m

Jackson, MS to Morgantown, MS

111.3 mi 2h 9m

Jackson, MS to Oxford, MS

98.5 mi 2h 12m

Jackson, MS to Moorhead, MS

94.1 mi 2h 1m

Jackson, MS to Meridian, MS

92.5 mi 1h 43m

Jackson, MS to Arnold Line, MS

90.2 mi 1h 54m

Driving from Jackson, MS

On average, trips departing from Jackson, MS run 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 208 miles (4h 11m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Jackson, MS include Mantachie, MS (208.1 mi, 4h 11m), Southaven, MS (196.7 mi, 3h 37m), Amory, MS (188.9 mi, 3h 47m), Helena, MS (180.3 mi, 3h 38m), and Aberdeen, MS (166.5 mi, 3h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 98-mile trip from Jackson, MS, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 32 mapped routes leaving Jackson, MS and 49 routes heading into Jackson, MS, covering 81 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 208 miles.

The longest mapped route from Jackson, MS covers 208 miles and takes approximately 4h 11m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Jackson, MS runs about 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 98-mile trip from Jackson, MS costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Jackson, MS include Mantachie, MS, Southaven, MS, Amory, MS and Helena, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.