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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Pine Street
13 m · 7 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
99 m · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Vicksburg Street
667 ft · 11 sec · Vicksburg Street
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Turn straight onto Jackson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
119 m · 7 sec · Jackson Street
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Take the ramp right
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
22.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ellis Avenue North
1053 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Ellis Avenue
1440 ft · 29 sec · Ellis Avenue
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Turn slight right
67 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right
2430 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Turn straight onto West Pascagoula Street
1 km · 1 min · West Pascagoula Street
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Turn left onto South West Street
115 m · 18 sec · South West Street
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Turn left onto East Pearl Street
47 m · 3 sec · 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 Edwards and Jackson.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.
Union Station
Vicksburg, MS
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwards and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.7 km).
#1 Edwards
Town in Mississippi, USA
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 32.3301500, -90.6056500 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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