Where to stop

Best places to stop between Memphis and New Orleans

The I-55 drive runs about 395 miles and 6 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 214 of 395

   1. Jackson, MS

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 181 miles left to New Orleans.

   Hotels in JacksonWhere to stay in Jackson

2. Mile 295 of 395

   2. McComb, MS

   The last big stop before New Orleans, 100 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in McCombWhere to stay in McComb

Sights worth the detour

• LaLaurie Mansion in the French Quarter
• St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and Marie Laveau
• Voodoo and ghost walking tours

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost