Origin
Indianola, MS
Late night in Indianola on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianola, MS to Drew, 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
46m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indianola, MS
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Drew, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of the Southeast, the 29.7-mile journey from Indianola to Drew is an efficient way to get between these two Mississippi towns. You can easily complete this drive in about 46 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the route utilizes local arteries like College Avenue, West Augusta Street, and North Martin Luther King Drive rather than major interstates, you can expect a very modest fuel budget of approximately $5. This short transit provides a straightforward connection within the region, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense path for travelers who value time and simplicity over long-distance exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Martin Luther King Drive | 27.7 mi | 41m |
| US 82 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| College Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| East Shaw Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Augusta Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Martin Luther King Drive
— 27.7 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianola, MS and Drew, MS.
1
Start on Lee Street
76 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lee Street
2
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto West Augusta Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Augusta Street
4
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
College Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 82
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82
6
Turn left onto US 49W
28 mi
·
41 min
·
North Martin Luther King Drive
7
Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Shaw Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
East Shaw Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
College Avenue
Turn right onto College Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Augusta Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Augusta Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
College Avenue
Turn right onto College Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 82
Turn right onto US 82
Navigation decision point
4
29.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
East Shaw Avenue
Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Drew, MS
Late night in Drew on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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
46m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, you will find a 0% highway share, meaning there are no high-speed, monotonous interstate stretches here. Navigating through town streets requires your full attention as you transition between College Avenue, West Augusta Street, and North Martin Luther King Drive. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, so prepare for a drive that demands constant navigation rather than cruise control. This route offers a grounded, community-focused experience that feels more like a local commute than a sprawling cross-country trek.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on North Martin Luther King Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near College Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Augusta Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Indianola, MS
Full guide →Indianola is a city of 9,300 people (2018) in Sunflower County, Mississippi in the Delta region.
Top landmarks
- • B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center — Museum celebrating Delta blues music
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 46m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on North Martin Luther King Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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. 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: near the start (College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Augusta Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley 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 Drew, 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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