Long Beach, MS to Ridgeland, MS is 171.4 miles and takes about 3h 36m via US 49 and I 55, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, taking you from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward and efficient option for a single-day trip. If you're looking for a quick drive between these two Mississippi locations, this route offers a practical way to get there without extensive planning.
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
85.7 miles from Long Beach, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
150.9 mi
3h 6m
I 55
10.7 mi
13m
Canal Road
2.7 mi
4m
I 10
2.4 mi
2m
Klondyke Road
2.3 mi
4m
28th Street
1 mi
1m
West Jackson Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Old Agency Road
0.1 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 Ridgeland, MS.
1
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 right at fork onto US 49
0.9 mi·1 min·US 49
19
Merge onto I 55
11 mi·13 min·I 55
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward Ridgeland
21
Turn right onto Old Agency Road
0.1 mi·14 sec·Old Agency Road
22
Continue on Sunnybrook Road
511 ft·10 sec·Sunnybrook Road
23
Continue on West Jackson Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·West Jackson Street
24
Turn right onto Old Town Crossing
41 ft·1 sec·Old Town Crossing
25
Arrive at destination
Old Town Crossing
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 36m duration, starting your drive from Long Beach in the morning is ideal, allowing you to reach Ridgeland with plenty of daylight. With a total of 171.4 miles, you'll likely only need one stop for fuel or a quick break, which can be factored into the $26 fuel estimate. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 150.9 miles on US 49, so plan your break before or after this segment. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart on your schedule.
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 85.7 miles from Long Beach, MS, or about 1h 50m 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 38 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.7 miles or 1h 50m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ridgeland, 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 171.4 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 170.7 — 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
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
5
170.7 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|Old Agency Road
Turn right onto Old Agency Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.89 one way
$51.77 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$28.42
$56.83
premium
$4.56
$30.76
$61.53
diesel
$5.61
$37.84
$75.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.4
0
$18.00
$8.23
Efficient EV
42.9
0
$15.00
$6.86
EV Truck/SUV
68.6
0
$24.00
$10.97
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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 19, 2026
Origin
Long Beach, MS
Late night
in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 to 20 mph71% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ridgeland, MS
Late night
in Ridgeland on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
N 10 to 15 mph77% chanceLive forecast
58°F
Sumrall, MS
86 mi in
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
6 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 36m on the road
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.
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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 165.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 96% of the 171.4 miles on major roads like US 49 and I 55. You'll experience a long stretch of 150.9 miles on US 49 before transitioning to other routes. Expect a high concentration of exits and potential merges as you navigate these main arteries. Canal Road marks the point where you'll likely encounter more surface street driving as you approach your destination.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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 I 55. 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 13 significant decision points across 171.4 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Long Beach, MS to Ridgeland, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
158.2 mi in|~3h 19m|via US 49
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 171.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m 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 150.9 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Ridgeland, 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. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Ridgeland, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
