Trip from Jackson, MS to Batesville, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

149.5 mi

241 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 35m ★

6 AM

2h 46m

8 AM

3h 8m

10 AM

2h 54m

12 PM

2h 51m

3 PM

2h 55m

5 PM

3h 7m

8 PM

2h 40m

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

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Trip Overview

This 149.5-mile drive from Jackson, MS, to Batesville, MS, is a straightforward journey that can easily be accomplished in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-55, with brief segments on North State Street and US 278, the route has a 97% highway share, making it a focused drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a day excursion. The entire route stays within the Southeast region, specifically Mississippi, so you won't experience significant regional landscape shifts. This makes it a practical option for a quick trip between these two Mississippi cities.

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

74.8 miles from Jackson, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	143.6 mi	2h 35m
North State Street	2.3 mi	3m
US 278	1.6 mi	2m
Lakeland Drive	0.8 mi	1m
East Capitol Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Old Canton Road	0.2 mi	<1m
East Pearl Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
South Lamar Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 143.6 mi, about 2h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Pearl Street

452 ft · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

Turn right onto South Lamar Street

378 ft · 10 sec · South Lamar Street

Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street

7 ft · 0 sec · East Capitol Street

Continue on East Capitol Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Capitol Street

Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street

51 ft · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

Continue on East Capitol Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Capitol Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 51

2.3 mi · 3 min · North State Street

Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Old Canton Road

Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lakeland Drive

Turn left

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Merge onto I 55

144 mi · 2 hr 35 min · I 55

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford

Keep slight left at fork

271 ft · 8 sec

Merge onto US 278; MS 6

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278; MS 6

Turn right onto US 51; MS 35

49 ft · 0 sec · US 51; MS 35

Arrive at destination

US 51; MS 35

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 46 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You can depart Jackson at your leisure, perhaps mid-morning, to arrive in Batesville by early afternoon. With only one recommended stop along the way, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take breaks. The longest stretch on I-55 is substantial, so plan for a fuel stop before you hit that segment if your tank is low. Since the drive is primarily on I-55, pay attention to typical interstate travel conditions, such as potential construction or traffic, especially if traveling during peak hours.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 74.8 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.6 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 33 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.8 miles or 1h 23m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesville, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jackson, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 149.5 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 I 55 for about 143.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Goodman, MS

75 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

Canton, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Goodman, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.8 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 143.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Red Samurai Express

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Madison, Mississippi

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.7

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17693000654

Visit website

The Delta Bean Coffee Shop

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Grenada, Mississippi

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Urban Foxes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

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

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+17695725505

Visit website

Coffee Prose Midtown

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Mississippi

1.6 mi

Soule' coffee + bubbletea

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Mississippi

2.6 mi

Taco Bell

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 149.5

Batesville, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+16625638941

Visit website

Mazzio’s Pizza & Wings

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.7

Madison, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16018537778

Visit website

Red Samurai Express

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.7

Madison, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17693000654

Visit website

The Delta Bean Coffee Shop

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.8

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16623077323

Northshore Specialty Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

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

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16014149847

Visit website

Urban Foxes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+17695725505

Visit website

Coffee Prose Midtown

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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 start, short detour

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

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

Visit website

Donut Place #2

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106.8

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+16018121486

Sipp on Sunset

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106.8

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

Lift Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 106.8

Grenada, Mississippi

Quarter Boyz mc clubhouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.8

Grenada, Mississippi

+16626883951

Greenhouse Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.4

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+16626336811

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 85.4

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 147.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Lamar Street

Turn right onto South Lamar Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Capitol Street

Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Capitol Street

Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 51 / North State Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 51 / North State Street

Navigation decision point

147.7 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford

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

Toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.58 one way

$45.16 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$24.79	$49.57
premium	$4.56	$26.83	$53.67
diesel	$5.61	$33.01	$66.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.9	$15.70	$7.18
Efficient EV	37.4	$13.08	$5.98
EV Truck/SUV	59.8	$20.93	$9.57

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 17, 2026

Origin

Jackson, MS

Night in Jackson on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Clear

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Batesville, MS

Night in Batesville on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

12 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

2h 46m 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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

National Monument

In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 128.9

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 highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 97% of the route on interstates and major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 143.6 miles directly on I-55. This means you'll spend most of your time on fast-paced roads, which can be efficient for covering distance. While the profile suggests a consistent highway experience, keep in mind that the transition onto North State Street and US 278 will offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the main highway corridor. It's a drive designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 143.6 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and North State Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Lamar Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 46m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 149.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 143.6 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and 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 Batesville, 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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Trip from Jackson, MS to Batesville, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Red Samurai Express

Urban Foxes

Taco Bell

Mazzio’s Pizza & Wings

Red Samurai Express

The Delta Bean Coffee Shop

Northshore Specialty Coffee

Urban Foxes

Coffee Prose Midtown

Soule' coffee + bubbletea

Donut Place #2

Sipp on Sunset

Lift Coffee Co.

Quarter Boyz mc clubhouse

Greenhouse Coffee Bar

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Mississippi Museum of Art

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

601 Escape Rooms

Old Capitol Museum

Museum of Mississippi History

Cathead Distillery

Smith Robertson Museum

Merci Train

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jackson, MS

Batesville, MS

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 46m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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