Origin
Vicksburg, MS
Late night in Vicksburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vicksburg, 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
54m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vicksburg, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning just 46.8 miles, this quick trip from Vicksburg to Jackson, Mississippi, is an effortless journey through the heart of the Southeast. You can expect to spend about 48 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. Because the drive relies entirely on local roads like Cherry Street, Clay Street, and State Street, you will experience a more grounded transition between these two cities. It is a straightforward connection that favors simplicity over the rapid pace of an interstate transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 37.8 mi | 42m |
| Clay Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 80 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Pascagoula Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ellis Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 37.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vicksburg, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on Jackson Street
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cherry Street
3
Turn left onto US 80 Historic
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clay Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; US 61; US 80
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 20; US 61; US 80
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 20; US 80
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Ellis Avenue North
8
Turn straight onto Ellis Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Ellis Avenue
9
Turn slight right
219 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn slight right onto US 80
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 80
11
Continue on US 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 80
12
Turn left onto University Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
University Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto West Pascagoula Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pascagoula Street
14
Turn left onto South West Street
376 ft
·
17 sec
·
South West Street
15
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
153 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Pearl Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Vicksburg, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.2 — 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
|
Cherry Street
Turn left onto Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 80 Historic / Clay Street
Turn left onto US 80 Historic / Clay Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 20; US 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
40.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Ellis Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Ellis Avenue North
5
44.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
East Pearl Street
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Clinton, MS
22 mi in
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
1 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
54m 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?
Forget the monotony of high-speed highway cruising; this route is entirely defined by its turn-heavy local character. With a highway share of 0%, your focus will remain on navigating the specific city streets of Vicksburg and the transition toward Jackson. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, as the road requires constant attention to local signage and turns. This is a technical, low-speed drive that keeps you fully engaged with the surrounding environment. Expect a steady, rhythmic pace that feels more like a local commute than a sprawling cross-country trek.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Clay Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cherry Street.
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 44.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 80 Historic / Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 20; US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Vicksburg, MS to Jackson, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ellis Avenue North along the way.
Ellis Avenue North
40.6 mi in
|
~47m
About the Cities
Starting in Vicksburg, MS
Full guide →Vicksburg is a city of 22,000 people (2018) in Warren County, Mississippi. Vicksburg is a cultural landmark in the American South, and is home to the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, Vicksburg Military Park, and the Lower Mississippi River Museum.
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 54m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.8 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: near the start (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 80 Historic / Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 20; US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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