Origin
Taylorsville, MS
Morning in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
8:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylorsville, 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
11m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylorsville, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Taylorsville to Jackson, this 7.4-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse the Southeast. Expect to spend only 11 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Because the distance is so short, you will not need an overnight stay, and your fuel costs will be incredibly low at approximately $1. You will rely on a combination of South State Street, I-55, and Terry Road to navigate between these two Mississippi points. This route is designed for utility rather than leisure, serving as a straightforward connection for those moving between these regional locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| I 55 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Terry Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Savanna Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Street
— 3.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Terry Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Terry Road
2
Turn right onto Savanna Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Savanna Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto I 55; US 51
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55; US 51
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Street
Toward US 51 North
6
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
7
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Savanna Street
Turn right onto Savanna Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 55; US 51
Merge onto I 55; US 51
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
3
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
East Pearl Street
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.12 one way
$2.24 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
8:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
4% chance
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
8 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
11m 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 7.4-mile trek acts as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you transition between different road types. Only 23% of your journey takes place on the highway, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.1-mile segment on South State Street, which provides the most consistent portion of the trip. The character of the road shifts quickly as you move from local thoroughfares onto the I-55 corridor. Be prepared for frequent turns and changing road conditions throughout this short transit.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on South State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Savanna 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 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Savanna Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
345 ft
271 ft
Total Climb
120 ft
Total Descent
187 ft
Highest Point
345 ft
Elevation Range
75 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on South State Street. 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 1.2 miles (Savanna Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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