Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylorsville, MS
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This 62.9-mile journey from Jackson, Mississippi, to Taylorsville, Mississippi, is a straightforward drive designed for a single day. Expect to be on the road for about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route primarily utilizes Highway 49 South, with brief transitions onto Laurel Drive and North Railroad Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical choice for a quick getaway. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you won't experience significant regional shifts. This route offers a simple, direct path for those looking for a short, uncomplicated drive within Mississippi.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 49 South | 39.8 mi | 48m |
| Laurel Drive | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| North Railroad Street | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| I 55 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 49 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Pascagoula Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pinola Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Taylorsville, 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 right at fork onto US 49
Merge onto US 49
Turn left onto MS 28
At end of road, turn right onto MS 28
At end of road, turn left onto MS 28; MS 149
Turn right onto Co-Op Road Southeast
Turn right onto MS 28
Continue on MS 28
At end of road, turn right onto MS 28; MS 37
Turn left onto MS 28
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Jackson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 62.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto MS 28 / Pinola Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto MS 28; MS 149
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
At end of road, turn right onto MS 28; MS 37 / Welcome Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.50 one way
$19.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Taylorsville on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey on main roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.8 miles on Highway 49 South, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Laurel Drive and North Railroad Street suggests a slight shift in road character as you near your destination. This blend provides a mix of steady driving on main arteries and potentially more localized road conditions towards the end. It's a drive that prioritizes directness over varied terrain.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 49 South and Laurel Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles (MS 28 / Pinola Drive): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jackson, MS and Taylorsville, MS, road signs point toward Richland and Hattiesburg.
Richland
Hattiesburg
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). 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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