How far is Aberdeen, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MS to Jackson, MS is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.22 mi
02h 51m
Flight
141.96 mi
228.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.96 mi
Kilometers
228.46 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.22 mi
Kilometers
269.12 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Aberdeen
83.3 mi
01h 25m
To Jackson
83.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on South Meridian Street

    24 m · 7 sec · South Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    2656 ft · 58 sec · West Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Matubba Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Matubba Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    113 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West Point

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    15.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Canton Road

    814 ft · 20 sec · Old Canton Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
125 mi · 75%
US Highway 45 Alternate
15.5 mi · 9%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 7%
North State Street
2.36 mi · 1%
South Matubba Street
1.44 mi · 1%
US 45 Alternate South
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

93.2 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 25m from Aberdeen
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Jackson?

The road trip is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Aberdeen and 83.9 miles from Jackson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Noxapater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Noxapater.

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 141.96 mi (228.46 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: South Meridian Street (-88.543851, 33.825112)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.34 L · about $22.34
Round trip
$44.69
11.8 gal · 44.68 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.34 $44.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.13 $50.26
Premium $4.63 $27.29 $54.58
Diesel $5.42 $31.95 $63.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Jackson. The current time is 00:24:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.