Mississippi road trips
Best Road Trips in Mississippi
20 popular Mississippi drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $2.80/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Mississippi Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Mississippi routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Mississippi road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Mississippi metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $2.80/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $2.80/gal Mississippi regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Mississippi origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
New York → Jackson
The headline Mississippi road trip — 1259 miles, about 20.3 hours of driving and roughly $126 in gas at $2.80/gal.
More top Mississippi drives (19)
Miami → Jackson
889 mi · ~14.3 h · ~$89 gas
Open tripCharleston → Jackson
705 mi · ~11.4 h · ~$70 gas
Open tripOrlando → Jackson
690 mi · ~11.1 h · ~$69 gas
Open tripCharlotte → Jackson
676 mi · ~10.9 h · ~$68 gas
Open tripTampa → Jackson
649 mi · ~10.5 h · ~$65 gas
Open tripColumbia → Jackson
640 mi · ~10.3 h · ~$64 gas
Open tripSavannah → Jackson
627 mi · ~10.1 h · ~$63 gas
Open tripJacksonville → Jackson
615 mi · ~9.9 h · ~$62 gas
Open tripAsheville → Jackson
582 mi · ~9.4 h · ~$58 gas
Open tripAugusta → Jackson
570 mi · ~9.2 h · ~$57 gas
Open tripKnoxville → Jackson
517 mi · ~8.3 h · ~$52 gas
Open tripTallahassee → Jackson
438 mi · ~7.1 h · ~$44 gas
Open tripAtlanta → Jackson
413 mi · ~6.7 h · ~$41 gas
Open tripChattanooga → Jackson
399 mi · ~6.4 h · ~$40 gas
Open tripNashville → Jackson
390 mi · ~6.3 h · ~$39 gas
Open tripMontgomery → Jackson
267 mi · ~4.3 h · ~$27 gas
Open tripPensacola → Jackson
257 mi · ~4.1 h · ~$26 gas
Open tripBirmingham → Jackson
251 mi · ~4.0 h · ~$25 gas
Open tripMemphis → Jackson
233 mi · ~3.8 h · ~$23 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Mississippi
Top Mississippi road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $2.80/gal.
Cheapest Mississippi road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Mississippi.
Long-distance road trips from Mississippi
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Mississippi — Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas.
Gas prices in Mississippi
Estimated regular at $2.80/gal · premium $3.40 · diesel $3.40.
Best vehicles for Mississippi drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Mississippi
Daily driving cost estimates for major Mississippi-area cities.
EV vs gas in Mississippi
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Mississippi trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Mississippi road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Mississippi. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Mississippi road trip cost in fuel?
At Mississippi's estimated $2.80/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $10.00 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Mississippi EV-friendly for road trips?
Mississippi has more limited fast-charging coverage outside major cities. For an EV trip, plan stops carefully and consider hybrid alternatives.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.