Connecting Ellisville to Jackson, this 88.8-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Mississippi. You can expect to spend approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $14, it is a highly economical route that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 49, Veterans Memorial Highway, and MS 29 as you transition through the Southeast region. This drive is best suited for those looking for efficiency rather than a leisurely multi-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.4 miles from Ellisville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
58.9 mi
1h 12m
Veterans Memorial Highway
20.9 mi
23m
MS 29
5.4 mi
8m
South State Street
1.3 mi
2m
Hill Street
0.9 mi
1m
I 20
0.3 mi
<1m
East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Ivy Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 58.9 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellisville, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Ivy Street
454 ft·17 sec·Ivy Street
2
Continue on Front Street
359 ft·12 sec·Front Street
3
Turn left onto MS 29
252 ft·8 sec·Holly Street
4
Continue on MS 29; MS 588
0.9 mi·1 min·Hill Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto MS 29
5.4 mi·8 min·MS 29
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward US 84 West
7
Merge onto US 84
21 mi·23 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward US 49 North: Jackson
9
Merge onto US 49
57 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 49
10
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 49
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Jackson
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi·1 min·US 49
13
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
0.3 mi·25 sec·I 20; I 55; US 49
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 51 North
15
Turn straight onto US 51
1.3 mi·2 min·South State Street
16
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·East Pearl Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is under two hours, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan to head out early or late to avoid potential congestion on the highway sections, though the lack of mandatory stops makes the schedule easy to manage. Keep in mind that with no scheduled stops built into this 88.8-mile transit, you should fuel up before leaving Ellisville to ensure you stay within your estimated $14 budget. Because the majority of your time is spent on the 58.9-mile stretch of US 49, ensure your vehicle is ready for sustained high-speed driving before you depart.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.4 miles from Ellisville, MS, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
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 Ellisville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ellisville, MS
This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Ellisville, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 58.9 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 87 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 29 / Holly Street
Turn left onto MS 29 / Holly Street
Navigation decision point
6
27.6 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward US 49 North: Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 49 North: Jackson
5
85 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
4
85.6 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
87 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward US 51 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 51 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.41 one way
$26.82 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.72
$29.44
premium
$4.56
$15.94
$31.88
diesel
$5.61
$19.61
$39.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.6
0
$9.32
$4.26
Efficient EV
22.2
0
$7.77
$3.55
EV Truck/SUV
35.5
0
$12.43
$5.68
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ellisville, MS
Morning
in Ellisville on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackson, MS
Morning
in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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 51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a heavy emphasis on highway travel, with 73% of your route spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on US 49, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.9 miles. Because it is a highway-focused drive, the pace remains consistent, allowing you to cover ground quickly. Expect a utilitarian experience as you move between the two cities, trading local surface streets for the predictable flow of major corridors.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MS 29 / Holly Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MS 29 / Holly Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 85 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 88.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jackson, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles (MS 29 / Holly Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 85 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, MS before heading back.
