How far is Coldwater, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Coldwater, MS to Jackson, MS is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.3 mi
01h 26m
Flight
63.44 mi
102.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.44 mi
Kilometers
102.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.3 mi
Kilometers
127.62 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Tue, May 12, 7:56 PM CDT
Return by in Coldwater
Tue, May 12, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coldwater
2026-05-12T18:29
Arrive Jackson
Tue, May 12, 7:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coldwater
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
Morton
MS

City in Scott County, Mississippi, USA

From Coldwater
39.5 mi
00h 43m
To Jackson
39.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1117 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    31.4 mi · 55 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodland Drive North

    3 mi · 5 min · Woodland Drive North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coldwater 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodland Drive North
45.6 mi · 57%
South State Street
1.26 mi · 2%
US 51 North
0.29 mi
East Pearl Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodland Drive North

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton
00h 43m from Coldwater
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coldwater and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Coldwater and 39.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coldwater and Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Morton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Laurel station

89 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Union Station

90 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coldwater and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 63.44 mi (102.1 km).

Coldwater

#1 Coldwater

Town of the United States

Population1,534
Coordinates32.7148600, -89.2142300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.213512, 32.714365)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.21
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.60 $21.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.93 $23.85
Premium $4.63 $12.95 $25.90
Diesel $5.42 $15.16 $30.32

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Coldwater and Jackson. The current time is 18:29:48.

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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.