How far is Farmington, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Farmington, MS to Jackson, MS is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.08 mi
04h 01m
Flight
207.33 mi
333.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.33 mi
Kilometers
333.67 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.08 mi
Kilometers
392.81 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 8:20 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 12:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-17T04:19
Arrive Jackson
Fri, Apr 17, 8:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Starkville
MS

City in Mississippi

From Farmington
124 mi
02h 00m
To Jackson
120.1 mi
02h 00m

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
5 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 Farmington and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 217

    45 m · 12 sec · County Road 217

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 200

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 200

  3. 3

    Continue on Proper Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Proper Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cruise Street

    1622 ft · 44 sec · Cruise Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

    766 ft · 18 sec · North Fillmore Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Tate Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Tate Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2394 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    43.5 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Canton Road

    814 ft · 20 sec · Old Canton Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
125 mi · 51%
South Tate Street
66.5 mi · 27%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 15%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 5%
Proper Street
2.58 mi · 1%
North State Street
2.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

93.2 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starkville
02h 00m from Farmington
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Starkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Farmington and 120.1 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.61 one way or $65.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 207.33 mi (333.67 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi

Population2,160
Coordinates34.9300900, -88.4522700
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 217 (-88.452644, 34.930092)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.61 gal
32.6 L · about $32.61
Round trip
$65.21
17.22 gal · 65.2 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.61 $65.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.67 $73.34
Premium $4.63 $39.82 $79.64
Diesel $5.42 $46.62 $93.25

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 Farmington and Jackson. The current time is 04:19:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.