Origin
Mendenhall, MS
Morning in Mendenhall on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mendenhall, MS to Jackson, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mendenhall, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
Mendenhall to Jackson is 33.2 miles and takes about 44 minutes via US 49, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip mostly on highways, connecting two points within Mississippi. You'll be traveling through the Southeast region, and the drive is predominantly highway-focused, making it a quick transit. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours or lengthy stops. Plan for this to be a quick hop, perfect for a morning or afternoon journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 29.9 mi | 37m |
| South State Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North East Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Maud Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mitchell Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 29.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendenhall, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on West Maud Avenue
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
West Maud Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mitchell Street
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mitchell Street
3
Continue on North East Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North East Street
4
Turn slight left onto US 49
28 mi
·
34 min
·
US 49
5
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 49
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Jackson
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
8
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 51 North
10
Turn straight onto US 51
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
11
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
12
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mitchell Street
Turn left onto Mitchell Street
Navigation decision point
3
29.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 49
Take the exit onto US 49
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
4
30 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
31.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 51 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 51 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
44m 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 drive is overwhelmingly a highway-focused experience, with 91% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on US 49, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 29.9 miles. Expect a consistent, fast-paced drive for most of the trip. The route begins on US 49 and transitions to South State Street and North East Street as you approach your destination. The character remains largely consistent with its highway nature, offering a predictable and efficient travel experience.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.9 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and South State Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Mitchell Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 33.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (Mitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.2 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.3 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Jackson, MS
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.9 miles on US 49. 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 (Mitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.2 miles (US 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.3 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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