Origin
Brookhaven, MS
Late night in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, MS to Jackson, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Brookhaven to Jackson is 55 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via I 55, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It’s a straightforward trip, largely on the interstate, making it a practical choice for a quick journey between these two points. You'll find it's an easy segment, suitable for a day trip with minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 48.8 mi | 52m |
| South State Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Union St Extended Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 51 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Monticello Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Union Church Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schwem Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 48.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on MS 184
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monticello Street
2
Turn right onto MS 550
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Schwem Avenue
3
Turn left onto MS 550
528 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Congress Street
4
Continue on MS 550
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Union Church Road
5
Turn right onto US 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51
6
Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Union St Extended Northeast
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
8
Merge onto I 55
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 55
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Street
Toward US 51 North
10
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Brookhaven, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 51.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 550 / Schwem Avenue
Turn right onto MS 550 / Schwem Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 550 / West Congress Street
Turn left onto MS 550 / West Congress Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 51
Turn right onto US 51
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Union St Extended Northeast
Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
51.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 51 / South State Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51 / South State Street toward US 51 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 51 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
ESE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
6 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 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend most of your time on I 55, including one continuous stretch of 48.8 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal variation in road type. The drive progresses smoothly, maintaining highway speeds for the majority of the trip.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.8 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South State Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MS 550 / Schwem Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MS 550 / Schwem Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MS 550 / West Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Brookhaven, MS
Full guide →Brookhaven is in Mississippi.
Arriving in Jackson, MS
Full guide →Jackson is the capital of the state of Mississippi. While it may not offer much in terms of tourism today, Jackson can be used as a stopover for getting to other parts of the state or further.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.8 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.5 miles (MS 550 / Schwem Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MS 550 / West Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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