How far is Morning Star, MS from Byram, MS?
The driving distance from Morning Star, MS to Byram, MS is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morning Star and Byram.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morning Star and Byram.
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Start on Bush Bottom Road
27 m · 9 sec · Bush Bottom Road
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Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
8.3 mi · 19 min · Old Port Gibson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Port Gibson Street
1923 ft · 58 sec · Port Gibson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight right
48 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North Siwell Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · North Siwell Road
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Continue on South Siwell Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Siwell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Siwell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morning Star and Byram.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old Port Gibson Road
Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
8.27 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Morning Star and Sunny near Byram.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morning Star to Byram?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Morning Star and 14.9 miles from Byram.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morning Star and Sunny near Byram.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morning Star and Byram. Straight-line distance: 19.4 mi (31.22 km).
#1 Morning Star
Morning Star is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.2198700, -90.5737100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Byram
City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 11,265 |
| Coordinates | 32.1793200, -90.2453700 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Siwell Road (-90.245375, 32.179312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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