Origin
Terry, MS
Late night in Terry on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terry, 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
20m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terry, MS
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.9-mile journey from Terry to Jackson, Mississippi, is easily accomplished in about 20 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, it's an economical option for a short hop within the Southeast region. The drive is primarily highway-focused, with a significant portion on I-55. You'll find this route straightforward and efficient, perfect for those needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss. There are no overnight stops recommended for this brief travel segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| South State Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Cunningham Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Utica Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 12.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terry, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on North Utica Street
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Utica Street
2
Turn right onto Cunningham Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cunningham Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 55 North
4
Merge onto I 55; US 51
13 mi
·
13 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 0 and 16.7 — 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
|
Cunningham Street
Turn right onto Cunningham Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 North
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 55; US 51
Merge onto I 55; US 51
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
16.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Pearl Street
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
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
20m 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 drive for most of this 16.9-mile route, with 76% of it utilizing major roadways like I-55. The longest uninterrupted stretch will be 12.8 miles on I-55, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from roads like Cunningham Street onto South State Street before merging onto the interstate. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel on well-maintained highways, rather than scenic byways.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 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 early in the drive near Cunningham 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 20m 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: near the start (Cunningham Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 20m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 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: near the start (Cunningham Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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