Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kearney Park, MS
Eddie O.
This short 26.9-mile drive from Jackson to Kearney Park, Mississippi, will take you about 38 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing local roads like Medgar Evers Boulevard and West Capitol Street, with a small portion on I-220, this route is best suited as a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The Southeast region remains consistent throughout this brief excursion, offering a straightforward travel experience. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a minimal time commitment and don't require overnight accommodations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| West Capitol Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 220 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Livingston Vernon Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Amite Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 49 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Gallatin Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Kearney Park, MS.
Start on East Pearl Street
Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
Turn left onto West Amite Street
Turn right onto West Capitol Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 220; US 49
Take the exit onto US 49
Merge onto US 49
Turn right onto Livingston Vernon Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Amite Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Capitol Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 220; US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit onto US 49 toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Kearney Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 9% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles along Medgar Evers Boulevard, offering a chance to settle in before navigating through town. The road will likely feel more urban and require your attention as you transition between Medgar Evers Boulevard, West Capitol Street, and the brief segment of I-220. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience with frequent adjustments.
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 0.5 miles in near South Gallatin Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m 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 0.5 miles (South Gallatin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Amite Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (West Capitol Street): Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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