Origin
Morning Star, MS
Late night in Morning Star on Sunday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morning Star, MS to Taylorsville, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morning Star, MS
Tim Diercks
Taylorsville, MS
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Trip Overview
Morning Star, MS to Taylorsville, MS is 23.6 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Old Port Gibson Road and MS 18, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Mississippi's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's ideal for a quick transition between two points, requiring minimal planning for a single day. Consider this route for its efficiency if you're looking to cover a small distance without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Port Gibson Road | 8.3 mi | 18m |
| MS 18 | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| North Siwell Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| McClure Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Lake Shore Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Forest Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Port Gibson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Terry Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Port Gibson Road
— 8.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morning Star, MS and Taylorsville, MS.
1
Start on Bush Bottom Road
90 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bush Bottom Road
2
Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
8.3 mi
·
18 min
·
Old Port Gibson Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Port Gibson Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Port Gibson Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto MS 18
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
MS 18
5
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn straight onto North Siwell Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Siwell Road
7
Turn left onto McClure Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
McClure Road
8
Turn right onto Forest Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Hill Road
9
Turn left onto Lake Shore Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Shore Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto Terry Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Terry Road
11
Arrive at destination
Terry Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22 — 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
|
Old Port Gibson Road
Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Port Gibson Street
At end of road, turn right onto Port Gibson Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MS 18
At end of road, turn left onto MS 18
Navigation decision point
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
McClure Road
Turn left onto McClure Road
Navigation decision point
4
22 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Lake Shore Road
Turn left onto Lake Shore Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Taylorsville, MS
Late night in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
5 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
49m 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 a mixed bag, with about 34% of your time spent on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 8.3 miles on Old Port Gibson Road, which will give you a feel for the local roads. The route transitions between these quieter stretches and the more direct MS 18. Expect a variable driving experience, not a monotonous highway cruise, but not a winding country lane either. It's a practical blend of faster sections and more local road navigation.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Old Port Gibson Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Port Gibson Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Port Gibson Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Port Gibson Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (MS 18): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Old Port Gibson Road. 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: near the start (Old Port Gibson Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Port Gibson Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (MS 18): 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 Taylorsville, 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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