How far is Caledonia, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Caledonia, MS to Jackson, MS is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caledonia and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caledonia and Jackson.
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Start on Main Street
21 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wolfe Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Wolfe Road
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Turn slight left onto Caledonia Steens Road
5 mi · 9 min · Caledonia Steens Road
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Turn straight onto Military Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Military Road
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Continue on Military Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road
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Continue on Military Road
65 m · 4 sec · Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue on US 82 West, MS 25 South: Winona, Louisville
3.7 mi · 4 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
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right
92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center
2736 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
586 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on East Pearl Street
3245 ft · 1 min · 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 Caledonia 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
92.5 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Caledonia 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 Caledonia to Jackson?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 84.6 miles from Caledonia and 86.2 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Caledonia and Partly 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 Caledonia and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 144.11 mi (231.92 km).
#1 Caledonia
City in Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,048 |
| Coordinates | 33.6828900, -88.3244800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.84 | $45.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.89 | $55.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.65 | $65.30 |
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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