Yazoo City, MS Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Yazoo City, MS is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 45-mile quick runs to 205-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Yazoo City, MS head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
205.1 mi
Gulfport, MS
Quickest Drive
59m
Jackson, MS
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Trips from Yazoo City, MS
Driving from Yazoo City, MS
Expect an average of 141 miles and about 2h 54m behind the wheel when leaving Yazoo City, MS. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 205 miles (4h 13m), while the shortest is just 45 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Yazoo City, MS include Gulfport, MS (205.1 mi, 4h 13m), West Gulfport, MS (202.6 mi, 4h 9m), Auburn, MS (195.9 mi, 3h 58m), Hattiesburg, MS (135.3 mi, 2h 51m), and Brandon, MS (59.4 mi, 1h 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 141-mile trip from Yazoo City, MS, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Yazoo City, MS and 0 routes heading into Yazoo City, MS, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 45 to 205 miles.
The longest mapped route from Yazoo City, MS covers 205 miles and takes approximately 4h 13m. Shorter options start at just 45 miles.
The average route from Yazoo City, MS runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 141-mile trip from Yazoo City, MS costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Yazoo City, MS include Gulfport, MS, West Gulfport, MS, Auburn, MS and Hattiesburg, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Yazoo City, MS
Yazoo City is a city in Yazoo County, Mississippi in the Delta region.
1 Glenwood Cemetery. Site of grave of this fabled Witch of Yazoo City that emerged out of an inferno event that engulfed Yahoo City in the beginning of the early 20th century, characterized by the local author Willie Morris of My Dog Skip fame whose grave is also here. (updated Aug 2021)
1 Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 12595 Mississippi 149 (gravel roads provide access from visitor center), ☏ +1 662-836-3005. Mississippi Delta bottomland swamp providing habitat for deer and gators and things. What might be just as interesting is the bald cypress swamp. Trails and birding opportunities. Just watch out for hunters. (updated Aug 2021)
El Palenque, 322 E Canal Street, ☏ +1 622 751-8888. Mexican restaurant, run by Mexicans and for Mexicans. Great food (and fresh) and nice service, one of the few places open on Sundays.
Best Western Gateway Inn, 286 Wyeth Ln, ☏ +1 662 716-0930, fax: +1 662 716-0931. Days Inn, 1801 Jerry Clower Blvd, ☏ +1-662-746-1877. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Relax Inn.
Amtrak serves Yazoo City on its City of New Orleans line through Chicago, Memphis, Jackson, and New Orleans. The 1 train station is at W Broadway and N Water St.
Travel tips adapted from Yazoo City on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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