Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
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.
Pelahatchie, MS
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This short 26.9-mile drive from Jackson, MS to Pelahatchie, MS is a straightforward trip, easily completed in about 32 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region, staying within the state of Mississippi for the entire duration. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy add-on to another adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| MS 43 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 55 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Pascagoula Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Go Forth Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Pelahatchie, MS.
Start on East Pearl Street
Turn left onto South Lamar Street
Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 55
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 20
Take the exit
Turn left onto MS 43
Turn right onto US 80
Turn right onto Go Forth Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto South Lamar Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Pelahatchie on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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 highway-focused experience on this route, with 87% of the drive taking place on major roads like I-20, MS 43, and I-55. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.5 miles on I-20, offering a consistent pace. This means you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, high-speed roads. The profile suggests a drive where efficiency is key, with minimal detours off the main thoroughfares, allowing you to cover ground quickly.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and MS 43. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Lamar Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jackson, MS and Pelahatchie, MS, road signs point toward Hattiesburg and Meridian.
Hattiesburg
Meridian
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 32m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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