How far is Brooksville, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Brooksville, MS to Jackson, MS is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.13 mi
02h 25m
Flight
113.35 mi
182.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.35 mi
Kilometers
182.42 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.13 mi
Kilometers
219.08 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in Brooksville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooksville
2026-04-15T10:48
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooksville
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
Coldwater
MS

Town of the United States

From Brooksville
68 mi
01h 12m
To Jackson
68.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 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 Brooksville and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2829 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US 45

    1048 ft · 22 sec · Old US 45

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 45

    8.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 45

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    3052 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 14

    27.6 mi · 48 min · State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto MS-14/West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · MS-14/West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    90.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  11. 11

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

    814 ft · 20 sec · Old Canton Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
27.6 mi · 20%
US Highway 45
8.92 mi · 7%
East Main Street
2.68 mi · 2%
North State Street
2.36 mi · 2%
MS-14/West Main Street
1.91 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

90.7 mi · 01h 44m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coldwater
01h 12m from Brooksville
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooksville 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 Brooksville to Jackson?

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Coldwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Brooksville and 68.1 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coldwater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

113 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Laurel station

114 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooksville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 113.35 mi (182.42 km).

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#1 Brooksville

Town of the United States

Population1,069
Coordinates33.2345700, -88.5822700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.58227, 33.234527)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.18 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.36
9.6 gal · 36.36 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.18 $36.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.44 $40.89
Premium $4.63 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $5.42 $25.99 $51.98

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 Brooksville and Jackson. The current time is 10:48:50.

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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.