Origin
Jackson, MS
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Hazlehurst, 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
41m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazlehurst, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
This short, 35.6-mile drive from Jackson, MS to Hazlehurst, MS is easily manageable in about 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate South State Street and Caldwell Drive before transitioning to MS 28. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $5, this route is budget-friendly. The drive offers a local feel with a relatively low highway share, suggesting you'll experience more of Mississippi's landscape than just high-speed travel. It's a straightforward journey within the Southeast region, ideal for those looking for a quick connection between two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Street | 33 mi | 36m |
| Caldwell Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| MS 28 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Pascagoula Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Gallatin Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Street
— 33 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Hazlehurst, 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
33 mi
·
36 min
·
South State Street
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MS 28: Hazlehurst, Fayette
6
Keep slight left at fork
396 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn straight onto MS 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 28
8
Turn right onto US 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Caldwell Drive
9
Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Gallatin Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Gallatin Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.7 — 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
5
33.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward MS 28: Hazlehurst, Fayette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 28: Hazlehurst, Fayette
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Hazlehurst, MS
Late night in Hazlehurst on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
20 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
41m 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 on this route, with only a 2% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33 miles along South State Street. This suggests a journey that involves frequent navigation through local roads and potentially some slower-paced sections as you move through communities. The character of the drive will likely shift as you transition between the initial city streets and the more open road of MS 28, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33 mi on South State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 7 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.
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 Hazlehurst, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Fayette along the way.
Fayette
33.5 mi in
|
~37m
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 41m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33 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 Hazlehurst, 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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