If you are planning to head north from the coast to the state capital, this 165.7-mile journey from Long Beach to Jackson is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes of drive time, making it an efficient way to traverse the Mississippi landscape. With a fuel budget of about $25, the route is economically manageable for most travelers. Because you will be navigating local roads like Klondyke Road, 28th Street, and Canal Road rather than major interstates, you can expect a more intimate look at the Southeast region. This trip is ideal for those who prefer a direct, purposeful drive without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81 miles from Long Beach, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
150.9 mi
3h 6m
Canal Road
2.7 mi
4m
I 10
2.4 mi
2m
Klondyke Road
2.3 mi
4m
South State Street
1.3 mi
2m
28th Street
1 mi
1m
I 20
0.3 mi
<1m
East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 150.9 mi, about 3h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, MS and Jackson, MS.
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Start on West Railroad Street
149 ft·8 sec·West Railroad Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Klondyke Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Klondyke Road
3
Turn right onto 28th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·28th Street
4
Turn left onto Canal Road
2.7 mi·4 min·Canal Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
2.4 mi·2 min·I 10
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg
8
Continue on US 49
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi·16 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 49
66 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 49
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Jackson
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi·1 min·US 49
19
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
0.3 mi·25 sec·I 20; I 55; US 49
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 51 North
21
Turn straight onto US 51
1.3 mi·2 min·South State Street
22
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·East Pearl Street
23
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-three-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though leaving early helps you avoid the congestion often found on local surface streets. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy sections of the drive. Keep your fuel gauge in mind as you navigate off the main highways, as local roads may have fewer service options than a major interstate. Given the nature of the route, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns. A smart tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation app active at all times, as the reliance on local roads like Klondyke and Canal can make missing a turn easy if you aren't paying close attention.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81 miles from Long Beach, MS, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.9 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 36 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Long Beach, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Long Beach, MS
This is one driving day of about 162.1 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Long Beach, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 150.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 158.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Klondyke Road
Turn sharp right onto Klondyke Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
2.3 mi into trip|~4m in|28th Street
Turn right onto 28th Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip|~6m in|Canal Road
Turn left onto Canal Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg
5
158.2 mi into trip|~3h 19m in|US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.48 one way
$48.96 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$26.87
$53.75
premium
$4.56
$29.10
$58.19
diesel
$5.61
$35.79
$71.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.6
0
$17.02
$7.78
Efficient EV
40.5
0
$14.18
$6.48
EV Truck/SUV
64.8
0
$22.69
$10.37
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Long Beach, MS
Late night
in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jackson, MS
Late night
in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
5 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
3h 25m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your entire journey navigating local thoroughfares. The road demands your attention as you transition between 28th Street, Canal Road, and Klondyke Road. Because this is a technical, local-focused route, you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed cruising. Instead, the personality of this drive is defined by frequent changes in direction and the slower pace of local traffic patterns.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150.9 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Canal Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Klondyke Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 162.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Klondyke Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.3 miles (28th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Canal Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 162.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 150.9 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Jackson, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Klondyke Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.3 miles (28th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Canal Road): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Jackson, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
