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Trip from Jackson, MS to Cleary, 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

22m

Distance

15.1 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

Downtown Cleary, MS, MS

Cleary, MS

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Trip Overview

This short 15.1-mile drive from Jackson to Cleary, Mississippi, should take you about 22 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate South State Street and Florence Byram Road. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $2 and no overnight stays recommended, this is a straightforward local journey within the Southeast region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so it's best approached with a clear plan rather than a leisurely, spontaneous pace. Consider this an easy addition to a longer itinerary or a quick hop for local errands.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South State Street 9.4 mi 11m
Florence Byram Road 2.1 mi 3m
Florence-Byram Road 1.4 mi 2m
South Siwell Road 0.8 mi 1m
Swinging Bridge Road 0.4 mi <1m
East Pascagoula Street 0.3 mi <1m
Old Byram Road 0.1 mi <1m
East Pearl Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South State Street — 9.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Pearl Street

443 ft · 15 sec · East Pearl Street
2

Turn left onto South Lamar Street

372 ft · 17 sec · South Lamar Street
3

Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East Pascagoula Street
4

Turn right onto US 51

9.4 mi · 11 min · South State Street
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Byram
6

Turn left onto South Siwell Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Siwell Road
7

Continue on Old Byram Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Old Byram Road
8

Continue on Swinging Bridge Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Swinging Bridge Road
9

Continue on Florence-Byram Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Florence-Byram Road
10

Continue on Florence Byram Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Florence Byram Road
11

Turn left onto Cleary Road

33 ft · 1 sec · Cleary Road
12

Arrive at destination

Cleary Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Lamar Street

Turn left onto South Lamar Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Pascagoula Street

Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 51 / South State Street

Turn right onto US 51 / South State Street

Navigation decision point

4
9.9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward Byram

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Byram
3
10.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | South Siwell Road

Turn left onto South Siwell Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.28 one way

$4.56 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.50 $5.01
premium $4.56 $2.71 $5.42
diesel $5.61 $3.33 $6.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.59 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.11 $0.97

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Jackson, MS

Late night in Jackson on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleary, MS

Late night in Cleary on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°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

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

22m 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 for this 15.1-mile trip. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on South State Street. This road profile suggests a need for attention to navigation and potential for traffic, as you'll be interacting with local road conditions and intersections throughout. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on local access rather than high-speed travel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on South State Street.

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 around 0.1 miles in near South Lamar Street.

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 22m drive. You will face about 6 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 Pascagoula Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51 / South State Street): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Jackson, MS to Cleary, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Byram along the way.

Byram

9.9 mi in | ~12m

About the Cities

Starting 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 22m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on South State Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.1 miles (South Lamar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Pascagoula Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51 / South State Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home 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 Cleary, 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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