How far is Bruce, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Bruce, MS to Jackson, MS is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
151.6 mi
02h 24m
Flight
126.59 mi
203.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.59 mi
Kilometers
203.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.6 mi
Kilometers
243.98 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM CDT
Return by in Bruce
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bruce
2026-04-22T19:20
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bruce
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
Vaiden
MS

Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Bruce
76.1 mi
01h 12m
To Jackson
75.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Johnson Street

    129 m · 24 sec · West Johnson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Calhoun Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Street

    147 m · 12 sec · Oklahoma Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Depot Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center

    2736 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    586 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East Pearl Street

    3245 ft · 1 min · 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 Bruce 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Depot Street
116 mi · 77%
West Calhoun Street
2.92 mi · 2%
Convention Center
0.63 mi
East Pearl Street
0.61 mi
Oklahoma Street
0.09 mi
West Johnson Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Depot Street

Take the exit slight left

101 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 12m from Bruce
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bruce and Partly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Bruce and 75.5 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bruce and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 126.59 mi (203.73 km).

Bruce

#1 Bruce

Town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA

Population1,798
Coordinates33.9920600, -89.3489600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: West Johnson Street (-89.34896, 33.992408)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $20.26
Round trip
$40.52
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.26 $40.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.79 $45.57
Premium $4.63 $24.74 $49.49
Diesel $5.42 $28.97 $57.94

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 Bruce and Jackson. The current time is 19:20:59.

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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.