How far is Beechwood, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Beechwood, MS to Jackson, MS is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.94 mi
00h 44m
Flight
37.54 mi
60.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.54 mi
Kilometers
60.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.94 mi
Kilometers
72.32 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in Beechwood
Wed, Apr 15, 5:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beechwood
2026-04-15T16:11
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beechwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bolton
MS

Town of the United States

From Beechwood
21.1 mi
00h 22m
To Jackson
23.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paxton Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Paxton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    38 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3145 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1107 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ellis Avenue North

    1053 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Ellis Avenue

    1440 ft · 29 sec · Ellis Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    2430 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Pascagoula Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Pascagoula Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South West Street

    115 m · 18 sec · South West Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    47 m · 3 sec · East Pearl Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paxton Road
38 mi · 85%
Ellis Avenue
1.11 mi · 2%
University Boulevard
1.09 mi · 2%
West Pascagoula Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Ellis Avenue North
0.2 mi
South West Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Paxton Road

Merge slight left

37.1 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 22m from Beechwood
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Beechwood and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Beechwood and 23.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Beechwood and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bolton, 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 Bolton.

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

39 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

54 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

56 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beechwood and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 37.54 mi (60.41 km).

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#1 Beechwood

Beechwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.3276500, -90.8267700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.826476, 32.327332)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
3.18 gal · 12 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.63 $7.35 $14.71
Diesel $5.42 $8.61 $17.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beechwood and Jackson. The current time is 16:11:00.

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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.