Origin
Morton, MS
Late night in Morton on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morton, 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
43m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
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.
Morton, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection between Morton and Jackson, Mississippi, this 36.9-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to reach your destination in about 43 minutes, making it a highly efficient transit across the Southeast. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is a budget-friendly way to travel between these two points. Because the trip is so short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can easily complete the drive in a single morning or afternoon. While it is not a long-haul adventure, it provides a functional and reliable link for your travel needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 31 mi | 33m |
| MS 13 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 80 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Morris Tullos Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 31 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Morris Tullos Drive
434 ft
·
12 sec
·
Morris Tullos Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 80
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 80
3
Turn left onto MS 13
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 13
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 20
6
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 51 North
8
Turn straight onto US 51
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
9
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
10
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35.1 — 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
|
US 80
At end of road, turn right onto US 80
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 13
Turn left onto MS 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
34.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 20; I 55; US 49
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
35.1 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
$5.57 one way
$11.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 94% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-20, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 31 miles. The remainder of the drive transitions from the interstate onto MS-13 and South State Street as you reach the Jackson area. Since the road is dominated by major thoroughfares, you can anticipate a steady, consistent pace throughout the entire 43-minute trip. This is a practical drive designed for efficiency rather than winding, technical maneuvers.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and MS 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 80.
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 43m drive. You will face about 6 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 (US 80): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (MS 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
475 ft
279 ft
Total Climb
92 ft
Total Descent
288 ft
Highest Point
475 ft
Elevation Range
196 ft
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 43m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31 miles on I 20. 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 (US 80): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (MS 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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