How far is Collins, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Collins, MS to Jackson, MS is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.47 mi
01h 07m
Flight
58.3 mi
93.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.3 mi
Kilometers
93.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.47 mi
Kilometers
102.15 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Return by in Collins
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collins
2026-04-22T21:29
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collins
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
Mendenhall
MS

City in Mississippi

From Collins
31.5 mi
00h 33m
To Jackson
32 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
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 Collins and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Beech Avenue

    23 m · 9 sec · South Beech Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2915 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 49 North: Jackson

    1167 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
60.6 mi · 95%
South State Street
1.26 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.55 mi · 1%
US 51 North
0.29 mi
East Pearl Street
0.25 mi
South Beech Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Merge slight left

58.1 mi · 01h 11m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendenhall
00h 33m from Collins
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Collins 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 Collins to Jackson?

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Mendenhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Collins and 32 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendenhall

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Brookhaven

69 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

76 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collins and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 58.3 mi (93.82 km).

Collins

#1 Collins

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States

Population2,417
Coordinates31.6454400, -89.5553500
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: South Beech Avenue (-89.555226, 31.64557)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.63 $10.36 $20.72
Diesel $5.42 $12.13 $24.26

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 Collins and Jackson. The current time is 21:29:04.

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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.