Origin
Magee, MS
Morning in Magee on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Magee, MS to Jackson, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Magee, MS
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Trip Overview
Embark on a short, efficient drive from Magee, Mississippi, to Jackson, Mississippi, covering just 42.8 miles and taking approximately 56 minutes. This straightforward journey is ideal as a single-day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $6. The route primarily follows US 49, offering a direct connection between these two points within the Southeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience that makes for a quick and uncomplicated transit. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this short distance, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 36.3 mi | 45m |
| Sanatorium Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South State Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Sanitorium Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| New Galilee Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 36.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magee, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on 1st Avenue Northwest
149 ft
·
9 sec
·
1st Avenue Northwest
2
Turn right onto MS 149
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sanatorium Road
3
Turn straight onto MS 149
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanitorium Road
4
Continue on MS 149
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
New Galilee Road
5
Turn right onto MS 149
122 ft
·
4 sec
·
MS 149
6
Turn left onto US 49
34 mi
·
42 min
·
US 49
7
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 49
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Jackson
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
10
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 51 North
12
Turn straight onto US 51
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
13
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Magee, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 149 / Sanatorium Road
Turn right onto MS 149 / Sanatorium Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MS 149
Turn right onto MS 149
Navigation decision point
5
39 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
4
39.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
41.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 51 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 51 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Jackson, MS
Morning in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
55°F
Florence, MS
21 mi in
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
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with an impressive 86% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 36.3 miles on US 49, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. The route transitions from US 49 to Sanatorium Road and finally South State Street as you approach Jackson, indicating a shift from open highway to more urban arteries. While largely a highway grind, the final segments offer a change in scenery as you enter the city.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.3 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Sanatorium Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 149 / Sanatorium Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (MS 149 / Sanatorium Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MS 149): Navigation decision point; at 39 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.3 miles on US 49. 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 Jackson, 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: near the start (MS 149 / Sanatorium Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MS 149): Navigation decision point; at 39 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Jackson, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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