Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yazoo City, MS
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Yazoo City to Jackson is 45.2 miles and takes about 59m via US 49, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, traversing Mississippi for its entirety. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on a major highway, making it an easy choice for a quick journey or an add-on to a larger itinerary. You'll encounter a highway-focused profile for most of the way, so expect efficient travel. Given its short distance and duration, this route is easily completed in a single day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 38.4 mi | 45m |
| West Capitol Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| East Broadway Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Capitol Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Ward Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City, MS and Jackson, MS.
Start on East 5th Street
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Continue on College Street
At end of road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue
Turn left onto North Ward Street
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 149
Turn right onto US 49; MS 16
Take the exit onto US 49
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Capitol Street
Keep slight right at fork onto West Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Continue on East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Continue on East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto South West Street
Continue on South West Street
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Yazoo City, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto South West Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Yazoo City on Tuesday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
84°F
Flora, MS
23 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 49, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 38.4 miles. Expect consistent speeds and a direct path from your starting point in Yazoo City to your destination in Jackson. The road maintains a predictable character throughout, prioritizing efficient travel over varied scenery. This makes for a smooth, no-fuss driving experience.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and West Capitol Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grand Avenue.
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 45.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Dunn Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 40.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yazoo City is a city in Yazoo County, Mississippi in the Delta region.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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