Origin
Jackson, MS
Late night in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Marion, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
98.9 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, MS
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Marion, MS
Joanna Bogacz
Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, MS to Marion, MS covers 98.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Old Highway 45 North, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.4 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.5 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 90.4 mi | 1h 38m |
| Old Highway 45 North | 3 mi | 4m |
| I 55 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MS 39 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dale Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Pascagoula Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 11 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Alamutcha Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 90.4 mi, about 1h 38m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 62 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,152 veh/hr typical · worst 3,059
Quietest
2 AM
~212 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Marion, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pascagoula Street
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
6
Merge onto I 55
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
9
Merge onto I 20
90 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 11; US 80
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 11; US 80
Toward MS 39 North: DeKalb
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on MS 39
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 39
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto MS 39; MS 884
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dale Drive
13
Continue on Old Highway 45 North
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Highway 45 North
14
Turn right onto Alamutcha Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Alamutcha Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Marion Drive
50 ft
·
4 sec
·
Marion Drive
16
Turn right onto Alamutcha Street
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Alamutcha Street
17
Arrive at destination
Alamutcha Street
Trip Plan
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 49.5 miles from Jackson, MS, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.4 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.5 miles or 55m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marion, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jackson, MS
This is one driving day of about 98.9 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Jackson, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 90.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 98.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattie...
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
94 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
US 11; US 80
Take the exit onto US 11; US 80 toward MS 39 North: DeKalb
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MS 39 North: DeKalb
5
98.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
Marion Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Marion Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.49 one way
$28.98 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
| premium | $4.49 | $17.47 | $34.93 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.38 | $4.75 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.85 | $6.33 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Marion, MS
Late night in Marion on Saturday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
1 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
1h 52m 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.
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
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
98.9 mi in 1h 52m, mostly highway — 90.4 mi of that is on I 20.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.4 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Old Highway 45 North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
479 ft
279 ft
Total Climb
432 ft
Total Descent
347 ft
Highest Point
479 ft
~42.4 mi in
Elevation Range
200 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Jackson, MS
Full guide →Founded 1822
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.
Top landmarks
- • Mississippi State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Mississippi
- • Union Station — train station in Jackson, Mississippi
- • Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument — national monument in Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Arriving in Marion, MS
Full guide →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 1h 52m. Total distance: 98.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.4 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Marion, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Marion, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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