Origin
Byram, MS
Late night in Byram on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byram, MS to Morning Star, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byram, MS
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Morning Star, MS
Tim Diercks
Trip Overview
Byram, MS to Morning Star, MS is 25 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Old Port Gibson Road, South Siwell Road, and Highway 18, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's easy to complete in under an hour. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick local excursion or an extension to a longer trip, with no overnight stay required. You'll find this route convenient for a brief drive between these Mississippi locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Port Gibson Road | 8.3 mi | 18m |
| South Siwell Road | 8.2 mi | 14m |
| Highway 18 | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Port Gibson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bush Bottom Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Port Gibson Road
— 8.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byram, MS and Morning Star, MS.
1
Start on South Siwell Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Siwell Road
2
Continue on South Siwell Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Siwell Road
3
Turn left onto MS 18
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 18
4
Turn right
219 ft
·
6 sec
5
Continue on Port Gibson Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Port Gibson Street
6
Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
8.3 mi
·
18 min
·
Old Port Gibson Road
7
Turn right onto Bush Bottom Road
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bush Bottom Road
8
Arrive at destination
Bush Bottom Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 16.4 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
16.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Old Port Gibson Road
Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
Navigation decision point
4
25 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Bush Bottom Road
Turn right onto Bush Bottom Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning Star, MS
Late night in Morning Star on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
5 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
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 25-mile journey offers a mixed drive experience, with 33% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on Old Port Gibson Road, covering 8.3 miles. The drive progresses through a combination of road types, suggesting a blend of potentially faster highway sections and more local road segments. This variety means you won't be stuck on a single type of road for the entire duration, providing a dynamic driving experience without being overly demanding.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Old Port Gibson Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 16.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Byram, MS to Morning Star, MS is easy. At 49m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (Old Port Gibson Road): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (Bush Bottom Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Old Port Gibson Road. 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 16.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (Old Port Gibson Road): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (Bush Bottom Road): 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 Morning Star, 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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