Origin
McComb, MS
Morning in McComb on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McComb, 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
1h 28m
Distance
78.8 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McComb, MS
Gustavo Denuncio
Trip Overview
Traveling from McComb to Jackson, Mississippi, is a straightforward 78.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the state capital with ease and minimal stress. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the drive. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Mississippi, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the trip. Because the journey is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, making it an ideal choice for a quick business trip or a day of errands. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you where you need to be efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 72.7 mi | 1h 17m |
| South State Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Smithdale Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 72.7 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McComb, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Main Street
327 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Front Street
478 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Front Street
3
Turn left onto State Street
473 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Street
4
Turn right onto US 51
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Broadway Street
5
Turn left onto US 51
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Georgia Avenue
6
Continue on US 51
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
7
Continue on US 51
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mississippi Street
8
Continue on US 51
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northwest Street
9
Turn left onto MS 570
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithdale Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
11
Merge onto I 55; US 98
73 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 55; US 98
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Street
Toward US 51 North
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
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from McComb, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.7 miles.
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 0.1 and 75.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Front Street
Turn left onto North Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 51 / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 51 / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 51 / West Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto US 51 / West Georgia Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
75.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
US 51 / South State Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51 / South State Street toward US 51 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 51 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.90 one way
$23.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.06 | $26.13 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.03 | $5.04 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jackson, MS
Morning in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Hazlehurst, MS
39 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
24 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
1h 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your commute—a solid 72.7 miles—cruising along I-55, which provides a fast, consistent pace. The remaining portion of the drive incorporates Smithdale Road and South State Street as you navigate toward your destination. Expect a functional, interstate-heavy experience rather than a winding scenic tour. The transition from the rural stretches of McComb to the more developed areas near Jackson happens smoothly as you move off the interstate and onto local roads.
92% 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: 72.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South State Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Front Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 51 / North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 78.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.1 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 51 / North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
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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