Origin
Union, MS
Late night in Union on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, 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
1h 26m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Union to Jackson, Mississippi, expect a straightforward journey spanning 64.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 10 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your transit across this Southeast corridor. Since there are no planned stops along the way, you can easily manage the distance in a single push. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Mississippi towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 50.9 mi | 1h 2m |
| MS 532 | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| South State Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| MS 35 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jones Chapel Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 50.9 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Jones Chapel Road
81 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jones Chapel Road
2
Turn sharp left onto MS 532
10 mi
·
17 min
·
MS 532
3
Turn left onto MS 35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 35
4
Turn right onto US 49
49 mi
·
59 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Union, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 532
Turn sharp left onto MS 532
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MS 35
Turn left onto MS 35
Navigation decision point
5
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
4
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 51 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 51 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.73 one way
$19.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
3:47 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate via US 51 North and South State Street, trading the monotony of a highway for a more engaged, local road experience. With 0% of the journey spent on major highways, you should expect a steady pace that requires your full attention on the road ahead. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, the drive feels consistent from start to finish without any extreme changes in elevation or road type.
97% 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: 50.9 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and MS 532. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 532.
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 64.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (MS 532): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.2 miles (MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 60.6 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 1h 26m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.9 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (MS 532): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.2 miles (MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 60.6 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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