Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Byram, MS and Morning Star, MS.
Start on South Siwell Road
Continue on South Siwell Road
Turn left onto MS 18
Turn right
Continue on Port Gibson Street
Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
Turn right onto Bush Bottom Road
Arrive at destination
3 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.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Bush Bottom Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| premium | $4.29 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Byram on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Morning Star on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
108 ft
Total Descent
198 ft
Highest Point
342 ft
~7.2 mi in
Elevation Range
170 ft
Founded 2009
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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