Traveling from Jackson to Aberdeen covers 166.5 miles through the heart of Mississippi. Expect a drive time of approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes, making this a very manageable one-day journey. You will rely primarily on MS Hwy 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate to navigate the route. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, it is an economical trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, the environment remains consistent throughout your travel. This highway-focused path is ideal if you prefer a direct and efficient way to reach your destination.
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
83.2 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi
1h 30m
MS 25
52.7 mi
1h 6m
US Highway 45 Alternate
15.9 mi
21m
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi
16m
North State Street
2.3 mi
3m
US 45
0.7 mi
1m
South Matubba Street
0.7 mi
1m
West Commerce Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MS Hwy 25
— 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Aberdeen, MS.
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Start on East Pearl Street
452 ft·15 sec·East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Lamar Street
378 ft·10 sec·South Lamar Street
3
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
7 ft·0 sec·East Capitol Street
4
Continue on East Capitol Street
0.1 mi·11 sec·East Capitol Street
5
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
51 ft·1 sec·East Capitol Street
6
Continue on East Capitol Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·East Capitol Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 51
2.3 mi·3 min·North State Street
8
Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
0.2 mi·16 sec·Old Canton Road
9
Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
13 mi·16 min·Lakeland Drive
10
Continue on MS 25
80 mi·1 hr 30 min·MS Hwy 25
11
Take the exit onto MS 25
25 mi·29 min·MS 25
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
2.4 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on MS 25
3.8 mi·4 min·MS 25
14
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
12 mi·13 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
16
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
16 mi·21 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto MS 25
9.2 mi·16 min·MS 25
Toward MS 25 North: Aberdeen
18
Continue on US 45; MS 8; MS 25
0.7 mi·1 min·US 45; MS 8; MS 25
19
Turn left onto South Matubba Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Matubba Street
20
Turn right onto MS 145
0.5 mi·55 sec·West Commerce Street
21
Turn right onto South Meridian Street
80 ft·2 sec·South Meridian Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Meridian Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 23 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. While the route is short enough to drive in one go, budgeting for at least one stop will help you stay alert behind the wheel. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before leaving Jackson to ensure a smooth transition onto MS Hwy 25. Since the longest stretch is nearly 80 miles, use that time to settle in, but be mindful of your fatigue levels. Because this is a single-day trip, you can easily arrive in Aberdeen by mid-day if you head out early in the morning.
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 83.2 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 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 37 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.2 miles or 1h 37m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS
This is one driving day of about 166.5 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Jackson, 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 Hwy 25 for about 79.6 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 126.7 — 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|South Lamar Street
Turn right onto South Lamar Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
120.5 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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126.7 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.15 one way
$50.29 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$27.60
$55.21
premium
$4.56
$29.88
$59.77
diesel
$5.61
$36.76
$73.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.9
0
$17.48
$7.99
Efficient EV
41.6
0
$14.57
$6.66
EV Truck/SUV
66.6
0
$23.31
$10.66
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 16, 2026
Origin
Jackson, MS
Late night
in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 5 to 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Aberdeen, MS
Late night
in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Louisville, MS
83 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
8 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
3h 23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 166.5-mile route is defined by its heavy reliance on highway travel, with 89% of the journey spent on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25. The road maintains a consistent, highway-focused personality that favors efficiency over technical turns. While you will encounter a mix of MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate, the transition between these routes is straightforward. Behind the wheel, you can expect a reliable, high-speed experience that keeps you moving toward Aberdeen without frequent detours.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.6 mi on MS Hwy 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Lamar Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 166.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (South Lamar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
543 ft201 ft
Total Climb
417 ft
Total Descent
467 ft
Highest Point
543 ft
~83.2 mi in
Elevation Range
342 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jackson, MS and Aberdeen, MS, road signs point toward Point and Tupelo.
Point
126.7 mi in|~2h 27m|via MS 25
Tupelo
139.1 mi in|~2h 41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 166.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 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 0.1 miles (South Lamar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Aberdeen, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
