How far is Taylorsville, MS from Morning Star, MS?
The driving distance from Taylorsville, MS to Morning Star, MS is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylorsville and Morning Star.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville and Morning Star.
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Start on Terry Road
566 ft · 12 sec · Terry Road
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Turn right onto Lake Shore Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Lake Shore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Forest Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · Forest Hill Road
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Turn left onto McClure Road
2 mi · 5 min · McClure Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Siwell Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Siwell Road
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Turn left onto Highway 18
8.1 mi · 15 min · Highway 18
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Turn right
67 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Port Gibson Street
1703 ft · 54 sec · Port Gibson Street
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Turn left onto Old Port Gibson Road
8.3 mi · 19 min · Old Port Gibson Road
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Turn right onto Bush Bottom Road
27 m · 3 sec · Bush Bottom Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bush Bottom Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylorsville and Morning Star.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Taylorsville and Sunny near Morning Star.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylorsville to Morning Star?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Taylorsville and 11.9 miles from Morning Star.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylorsville and Sunny near Morning Star.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylorsville and Morning Star. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.52 km).
#1 Taylorsville
City in Smith County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,241 |
| Coordinates | 32.2259800, -90.2387000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morning Star
Morning Star is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.2198700, -90.5737100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morning Star (-90.57371, 32.21987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
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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