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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on South Meridian Street
24 m · 7 sec · South Meridian Street
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Turn left onto West Commerce Street
2656 ft · 58 sec · West Commerce Street
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Turn left onto South Matubba Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Matubba Street
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Take the ramp straight
113 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp straight toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West Point
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
15.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
93.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Canton Road
814 ft · 20 sec · Old Canton Road
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Turn straight onto North State Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Turn right onto East Pearl Street
1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Noxapater.
Union Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 141.96 mi (228.46 km).
#1 Aberdeen
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,268 |
| Coordinates | 33.8251100, -88.5436600 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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