How far is Edwards, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Edwards, MS to Jackson, MS is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.42 mi
00h 31m
Flight
24.67 mi
39.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.67 mi
Kilometers
39.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.42 mi
Kilometers
48.96 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 1:25 PM CDT
Return by in Edwards
Fri, Apr 17, 1:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwards
2026-04-17T12:53
Arrive Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 1:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edwards
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clinton
MS

Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

From Edwards
13.9 mi
00h 15m
To Jackson
16.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    13 m · 7 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    99 m · 16 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vicksburg Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Vicksburg Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Jackson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson Street

    119 m · 7 sec · Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    22.9 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ellis Avenue North

    1053 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Ellis Avenue

    1440 ft · 29 sec · Ellis Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    2430 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Pascagoula Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Pascagoula Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South West Street

    115 m · 18 sec · South West Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    47 m · 3 sec · East Pearl Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson Street
24 mi · 79%
Ellis Avenue
1.11 mi · 4%
University Boulevard
1.09 mi · 4%
West Pascagoula Street
0.64 mi · 2%
Ellis Avenue North
0.2 mi · 1%
Vicksburg Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson Street

Merge slight right

22.9 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 15m from Edwards
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edwards and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Edwards and 16.5 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

52 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwards and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.7 km).

Edwards

#1 Edwards

Town in Mississippi, USA

Population999
Coordinates32.3301500, -90.6056500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Street (-90.605625, 32.330087)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.56 $9.11
Premium $4.63 $4.95 $9.90
Diesel $5.42 $5.79 $11.59

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Edwards and Jackson. The current time is 12:53:30.

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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.