Road trip cost
The drive from New Orleans, LA to Jackson, MS covers about 192 miles and takes around 3 hr 6 min — a comfortable day trip. Plan one fuel stop and a meal break and you'll arrive without overspending on gas.
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Drive intensity
Doable in a single day.
Pre-filled with the New Orleans → Jackson distance.
Estimated Trip Cost
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Total miles: 192 (one way).
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Estimated one-way fuel cost at $3.45/gal (US average). Adjust for your local price.
Assuming a 28 MPG sedan over the 192-mile route.
$21.60
one way · ~6.9 gal
$23.66
one way · ~6.9 gal
$26.40
one way · ~6.9 gal
At ~192 miles, a full tank in a typical sedan (~350-mile range) covers this drive end-to-end. Top up before you leave and you're set.
A modern EV with 230+ miles of real-world highway range can make this drive on a single charge. Start at 100% and you'll arrive with margin.
Route personality
Weekend getaway routeNew Orleans, LA
Jackson, MS
Hurricane season (Jun–Nov)
Tropical storms can cause sudden closures and price spikes — check NOAA before long Southeast or Gulf drives.
Driving is almost always cheaper here — short flights cost more than fuel once you factor in airport parking, bags and a rental car.
A one-way drive uses about $24 in gas (28 MPG, $3.45/gal). A typical short domestic flight costs $80–$220 per person plus $30–$60/day for airport parking and any baggage fees.
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable driving conditions and lighter holiday traffic.
Mostly toll-free — you can drive this without a transponder.
A mid-size sedan or hybrid is the sweet spot — comfortable for the distance with strong MPG.
Low — one driver can comfortably handle this with a single break.
Most drivers complete this route in a single day. Leave early to avoid arriving tired in evening traffic.
This 192-mile route between New Orleans, LA and Jackson, MS is a popular drive in the region. Expect roughly 3 hr 6 min behind the wheel under normal traffic conditions.
The drive is about 192 miles and takes roughly 3 hr 6 min under normal traffic. Add buffer for stops, construction, and rush hour around either city.
In a 28 MPG sedan, expect about 6.9 gallons one way. A 22 MPG SUV would use roughly 8.7 gallons.
At the US average of $3.45/gal, a 28 MPG vehicle costs about $23.66 one way. Round trip roughly doubles that. Use the calculator above for your exact MPG and local gas price.
A typical gas sedan needs about 0 fuel stops one way. A modern EV with ~230 miles of highway range needs about 0 DC fast-charges.
Driving is almost always cheaper here — short flights cost more than fuel once you factor in airport parking, bags and a rental car.
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable driving conditions and lighter holiday traffic.
Estimated 192-mile fuel cost for each pick at average US prices. Tap any vehicle for a full cost breakdown.
Cheapest to drive
57 MPG · hybrid
~$12
est. one-way fuel cost
See full breakdownBest EV
134 MPGe · ev
~$8
est. one-way charging cost
See full breakdownBest sedan
37 MPG · sedan
~$18
est. one-way fuel cost
See full breakdownBest SUV for comfort
33 MPG · suv
~$20
est. one-way fuel cost
See full breakdownBest truck for cargo
26 MPG · truck
~$25
est. one-way fuel cost
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Reverse drive
Jackson to New Orleans driving cost
192 mi · 3.1 h
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