How far is Fayette, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Fayette, MS to Jackson, MS is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the US state of Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Jackson.
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Start on Poindexter Street
55 m · 7 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
2779 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1184 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
8.9 mi · 13 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Turn left
1053 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto McComb Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · McComb Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
31.6 mi · 36 min · Church Street
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Keep slight right
37.5 mi · 42 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 Fayette and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Church Street
Keep slight right
37.5 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Jackson?
The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Vicksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Fayette and 34.3 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayette and Partly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Vicksburg
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 Vicksburg.
Vicksburg, MS
Union Station
Yazoo City
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 65.42 mi (105.28 km).
#1 Fayette
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,432 |
| Coordinates | 31.7115500, -91.0606600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
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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