Origin
Canton, MS
Late night in Canton on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, 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
32m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, MS
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Trip Overview
This short 26.3-mile journey from Canton, MS to Jackson, MS is designed for a single day, requiring just about 28 minutes of driving time. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The route predominantly utilizes local streets like West Fulton Street, Convention Center, and East Pearl Street, indicating a more urban and turn-heavy experience rather than open highway. Since it's a brief drive, you won't need to consider overnight stays, offering plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This drive stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points within Mississippi.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 22.7 mi | 26m |
| West Peace Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Fulton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 22.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on West Peace Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Peace Street
2
Continue on MS 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fulton Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto I 55
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 55
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Convention Center
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
7
Continue on East Pearl Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pearl Street
8
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
25 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Convention Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Convention Center
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
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
Jackson, MS
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. You'll be navigating through city streets, covering West Fulton Street, Convention Center, and East Pearl Street, which suggests frequent intersections and a slower pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the short overall distance and the 'turn-heavy' profile, you'll likely be making numerous turns and adjustments. This isn't a route for setting highway speed records; it's more about experiencing the local flow between Canton and Jackson.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and West Peace Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Canton, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 32m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
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 32m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.7 miles on I 55. 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 2.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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