How far is Belmont, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Belmont, MS to Jackson, MS is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.3 mi
03h 51m
Flight
190.57 mi
306.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.57 mi
Kilometers
306.7 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.3 mi
Kilometers
370.63 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-15T16:11
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Starkville
MS

City in Mississippi

From Belmont
119.6 mi
01h 55m
To Jackson
110.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
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 Belmont and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    16.2 mi · 23 min · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Corridor V

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Corridor V

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1132 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    35 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Auburn Road

    1983 ft · 54 sec · Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Eason Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Eason Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  18. 18

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

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  23. 23

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

    814 ft · 20 sec · Old Canton Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
125 mi · 54%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 15%
Corridor V
25 mi · 11%
2nd Street
16.2 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 6%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 5%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starkville
01h 55m from Belmont
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Belmont 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 Belmont to Jackson?

The road trip is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Starkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Belmont and 110.7 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.79 one way or $61.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 190.57 mi (306.7 km).

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#1 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5098200, -88.2092100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-88.209319, 34.509751)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.76 L · about $30.79
Round trip
$61.58
16.26 gal · 61.52 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.79 $61.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.63 $69.25
Premium $4.63 $37.60 $75.20
Diesel $5.42 $44.02 $88.05

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 Belmont and Jackson. The current time is 16:11:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.