Jackson, MS to Grenada, MS is 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 7m via I 55, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Mississippi, taking you from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, perfect for a single day of travel with minimal fuss. Given the relatively short distance and duration, you'll likely find this route to be a simple and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
106.7 mi
1h 55m
North State Street
2.3 mi
3m
Sunset Drive
2.2 mi
3m
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
— 106.7 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Grenada, MS.
1
Start on East Pearl Street
452 ft·15 sec·East Pearl Street
2
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
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeland Drive
10
Turn left
0.4 mi·52 sec
11
Merge onto I 55
107 mi·1 hr 55 min·I 55
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
13
Keep slight right at fork
403 ft·9 sec
14
Turn straight onto MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
2.2 mi·3 min·Sunset Drive
15
Arrive at destination
MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just over two hours, this is an easy same-day trip, so you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic leaving Jackson. Since the longest stretch is over 100 miles, plan for a single fuel stop if your vehicle's range is less than that. You won't need to worry about splitting this drive; it's short enough to complete comfortably in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Grenada, as services can be more spaced out on the interstate.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.7 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.7 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grenada, 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 113.4 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Jackson, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 106.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 110.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
5
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
5
110.9 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.13 one way
$34.25 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.80
$37.60
premium
$4.56
$20.35
$40.71
diesel
$5.61
$25.04
$50.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34
0
$11.91
$5.44
Efficient EV
28.4
0
$9.92
$4.54
EV Truck/SUV
45.4
0
$15.88
$7.26
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
3:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
E 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Grenada, MS
Late night
in Grenada on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
84°F
Canton, MS
57 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
1 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 7m 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 is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major highways like I 55. You'll experience a longest stretch of 106.7 miles on I 55, meaning extended periods of consistent speed and limited turns. Expect a consistent driving experience, primarily characterized by the efficiency of interstate travel. While the main roads include North State Street and Sunset Drive, the vast majority of your journey will be on the interstate.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 9 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.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
The longest stretch is about 106.7 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.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grenada, MS before heading back.
