This 64.8-mile drive from Bay Springs to Jackson, Mississippi, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. With no highway driving, it's a local exploration, making it perfect for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, suggesting an economical outing. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between two points within the Southeast region. You won't need an overnight stay, and the journey offers a relaxed pace for your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.2 miles from Bay Springs, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 18
41.7 mi
1h 1m
I-20
10.1 mi
11m
Sylvarena Avenue
5.8 mi
8m
Louis Wilson Drive
2.6 mi
4m
East Government Street
1.3 mi
2m
South State Street
1.3 mi
2m
I 20
0.3 mi
<1m
East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Highway 18
— 41.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Springs, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on North 3rd Street
272 ft·14 sec·North 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto MS 18
500 ft·10 sec·5th Avenue
3
Continue on MS 18
11 mi·16 min·Highway 18
4
Continue on MS 18
5.8 mi·8 min·Sylvarena Avenue
5
Continue on MS 18
30 mi·45 min·Highway 18
6
Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive
2.6 mi·4 min·Louis Wilson Drive
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 80
1.3 mi·2 min·East Government Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
9
Merge onto I 20
10 mi·11 min·I-20
10
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
0.3 mi·25 sec·I 20; I 55; US 49
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 51 North
12
Turn straight onto US 51
1.3 mi·2 min·South State Street
13
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·East Pearl Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short distance of 64.8 miles and a duration of just over an hour, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can leave Bay Springs at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed breakfast. Since there are no designated stops mentioned and the drive is turn-heavy, plan to pace yourself by taking brief pauses in towns along Highway 18 if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the estimated cost of $10 suggests you won't need extensive refueling. A practical tip for this route: be mindful of local speed limits, as they can change frequently on these types of roads.
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 32.2 miles from Bay Springs, MS, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.7 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.2 miles or 48m 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 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 Bay Springs, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bay Springs, MS
This is one driving day of about 64.4 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Bay Springs, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 18 for about 41.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 62.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 18 / 5th Avenue
Turn right onto MS 18 / 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
50.3 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|US 80 / East Government Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 80 / East Government Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
52.1 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|I 20 / I-20
Merge onto I 20 / I-20
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
62.2 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|I 20; I 55; US 49
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
62.6 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward US 51 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 51 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.73 one way
$19.45 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$10.68
$21.35
premium
$4.56
$11.56
$23.12
diesel
$5.61
$14.22
$28.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.3
0
$6.76
$3.09
Efficient EV
16.1
0
$5.64
$2.58
EV Truck/SUV
25.8
0
$9.02
$4.12
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Bay Springs, MS
Late night
in Bay Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackson, MS
Late night
in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
21 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
1h 34m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as it features 0% highway travel. The journey primarily uses 5th Avenue and Highway 18, transitioning onto Sylvarena Avenue. Because there are no long stretches of uninterrupted driving, you'll be navigating a series of turns and local road conditions. This type of driving can be engaging, requiring your attention as you move through communities. It's a hands-on experience behind the wheel, quite different from cruising on an interstate.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.7 mi on Highway 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 18 and I-20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MS 18 / 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 18 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (US 80 / East Government Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.1 miles (I 20 / I-20): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 41.7 miles on Highway 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 18 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (US 80 / East Government Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.1 miles (I 20 / I-20): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, MS before heading back.
