Calhoun City, MS to Jackson, MS is 145.4 miles and takes about 2h 53m via I 55, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a drive primarily on the interstate, making it a straightforward journey. With a recommended single day for this route, you'll find it's a manageable distance for a quick trip between these two points in Mississippi.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.7 miles from Calhoun City, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
109.6 mi
1h 59m
Main Street
31.5 mi
46m
Sunset Drive
2.7 mi
4m
East Pearl Street
0.6 mi
1m
MS 8
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 109.6 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun City, MS and Jackson, MS.
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Start on MS 8; MS 9
0.1 mi·13 sec·MS 8; MS 9
2
Continue on MS 8; MS 9
32 mi·46 min·Main Street
3
Continue on MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
2.7 mi·4 min·Sunset Drive
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·34 sec
5
Merge onto I 55
110 mi·1 hr 59 min·I 55
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Convention Center
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
8
Continue on East Pearl Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East Pearl Street
9
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 53m duration, this is a very achievable same-day trip, so you have flexibility on when to depart. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Jackson without feeling rushed. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 100 miles on I 55, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, though with a $22 fuel cost, you likely won't need to worry too much. Keep an eye out for the transition from Main Street in Calhoun City onto I 55 to ensure a smooth start to your drive.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.7 miles from Calhoun City, MS, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.6 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 32 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.7 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
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 Calhoun City, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Calhoun City, MS
This is one driving day of about 145.4 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Calhoun City, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 109.6 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 144.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 8; MS 9 / Main Street
Right onto MS 8; MS 9 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
34.3 mi into trip|~51m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
34.6 mi into trip|~51m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
144.2 mi into trip|~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward Convention Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Convention Center
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144.7 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.96 one way
$43.92 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$24.11
$48.21
premium
$4.56
$26.10
$52.20
diesel
$5.61
$32.10
$64.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.6
0
$15.27
$6.98
Efficient EV
36.4
0
$12.72
$5.82
EV Truck/SUV
58.2
0
$20.36
$9.31
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Calhoun City, MS
Morning
in Calhoun City on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackson, MS
Morning
in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Winona, MS
73 mi in
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 53m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 145.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 109.6 miles on I 55, which forms the backbone of this journey. The profile suggests a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and straightforward navigation for the majority of your travel. While the bulk is interstate, remember to factor in the initial and final segments on local roads like Main Street and Sunset Drive.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.6 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MS 8; MS 9 / Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Calhoun City, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 2h 53m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 8; MS 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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.
The longest stretch is about 109.6 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 8; MS 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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.
