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Trip from Guntown, MS to Jackson, MS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

209 mi

336 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Mississippi, United States

Guntown, MS

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Trip Overview

This 202.9-mile journey from Guntown, Mississippi, to Jackson, Mississippi, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via North Main Street and Highway 45, eventually merging onto US 82 West. Given its relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is well-suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $31, making it an economical choice. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region throughout your trip, passing through familiar Mississippi landscapes.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

104.5 miles from Guntown, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 25 136.8 mi 2h 38m
US Highway 45 Alternate 35.7 mi 43m
US 45 25.2 mi 29m
US 45 ALT 7.2 mi 8m
North State Street 2.4 mi 3m
North Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
East Pearl Street 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MS 25 — 136.8 mi, about 2h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guntown, MS and Jackson, MS.

1

Start on Main Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on North Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
4

Merge onto US 45

25 mi · 29 min · US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
6

Continue on US 45 ALT

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 45 ALT
7

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
8

Continue on US 45 ALT

0.7 mi · 49 sec · US 45 ALT
9

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
10

Continue on US 45 ALT

36 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit onto MS 25

12 mi · 13 min · MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
12

Take the exit onto MS 25

5.0 mi · 6 min · MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
13

Continue on MS 25

1.9 mi · 2 min · MS 25
Use the left lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

25 mi · 28 min · MS 25
15

Take the exit onto MS 25

93 mi · 1 hr 47 min · MS 25
16

At end of road, turn left onto Old Canton Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Old Canton Road
17

Turn straight onto US 51

2.4 mi · 3 min · North State Street
18

Turn right onto East Pearl Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Pearl Street
19

Arrive at destination

East Pearl Street

Trip Plan

With a driving time of just over three hours, this route offers considerable flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected stops or to simply enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. Since it's a single-day trip, you won't need to plan for overnight stays. The $31 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. One practical tip for this 'turn-heavy local drive' is to confirm your GPS settings beforehand to ensure it's optimized for local roads and not just highways, as this route utilizes neither.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.5 miles from Guntown, MS, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.8 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 46 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 104.5 miles or 2h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 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 Guntown, 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 Guntown, MS

This is one driving day of about 209 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Guntown, 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 MS 25 for about 136.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Starkville, MS

105 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Aberdeen, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Starkville, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.5 miles from Guntown, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MS 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Lake Tiak-O'Khata

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Mississippi

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 22m in / 1h 46m to go 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

+16627737853

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

Urban Foxes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Mississippi

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+17695725505

Visit website

Tupelo River Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

0.9 mi

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

1.2 mi

Lake Tiak-O'Khata

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Louisville, Mississippi

+16627737853

Visit website

Arepas Coffee & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16626178058

Visit website

The Little Dooey of Starkville

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+16623236094

Visit website

Northshore Specialty Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16014149847

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+16627653844

Visit website

Taco Bell / KFC

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Louisville, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16627735288

Visit website

Shipley Do-Nuts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+16623246003

Visit website

Haven Acres Restaurant

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Closed

+16625662090

Urban Foxes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+17695725505

Visit website

Tupelo River Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16623468800

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16623500215

Visit website

Lost + Found Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16622693675

Visit website

Coffee Prose Midtown

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17692080230

Visit website

Soule' coffee + bubbletea

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

Visit website

Ming Muggin' Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Louisville, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

Louisville Donuts & Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Louisville, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+16627362807

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

West Point, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mississippi Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+16019601515

Visit website

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015766800

Visit website

601 Escape Rooms

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: Closed

+16012603334

Visit website

Old Capitol Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+16015766920

Visit website

Museum of Mississippi History

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015766800

Visit website

Cathead Distillery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16016673038

Visit website

Smith Robertson Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16019601457

Visit website

Merci Train

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+16015766920

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 88.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 45

Merge onto US 45

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
69.5 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
4
81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward MS 25 South: Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
4
88.2 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.56 one way

$63.13 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $34.65 $69.30
premium $4.56 $37.51 $75.03
diesel $5.61 $46.14 $92.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.7 0 $21.94 $10.03
Efficient EV 52.3 0 $18.29 $8.36
EV Truck/SUV 83.6 1 $29.26 $13.38

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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

Guntown, MS

Late night in Guntown on Tuesday

Local time

3:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, MS

Late night in Jackson on Tuesday

Local time

3:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°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

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

4h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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.

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 14.4
View on nps.gov
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

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 209
View on nps.gov
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 7.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 202.9-mile trip, with no highway percentage to speak of. This means you'll be engaging with local roads for the majority of your journey, so keep an eye out for changes in speed limits and road conditions. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent navigation adjustments rather than long, straightaways. This type of driving can be more engaging but also requires consistent attention to your route and surroundings.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 136.8 mi on MS 25.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 209 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.5 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 4h 8m. Total distance: 209 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 136.8 miles on MS 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.5 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Tupelo National Battlefield, Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Jackson, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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