How far is Flora, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Flora, MS to Jackson, MS is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
27 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.38 mi
29.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.38 mi
Kilometers
29.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27 mi
Kilometers
43.45 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Flora
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flora
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

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

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
Clinton
MS

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

From Flora
11 mi
00h 14m
To Jackson
16 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 Flora and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1183 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1454 ft · 34 sec · East Madison Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 4th Street

    1229 ft · 26 sec · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peach Street

    625 ft · 14 sec · Peach Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard

    743 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Capitol Street

    1032 ft · 22 sec · West Capitol Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Capitol Street

    4 mi · 7 min · West Capitol Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street

    15 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    738 ft · 15 sec · East Capitol Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street

    16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South West Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South West Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South West Street

    118 m · 15 sec · South West Street

  16. 16

    Turn right 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 Flora 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Capitol Street
4.19 mi · 16%
Peach Street
2.72 mi · 10%
East Madison Street
0.28 mi · 1%
East Capitol Street
0.26 mi · 1%
South 4th Street
0.23 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.9 mi · 00h 17m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 14m from Flora
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Flora 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 Flora to Jackson?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 11 miles from Flora and 16 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flora and Partly 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 Flora and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 18.38 mi (29.58 km).

Flora

#1 Flora

Town in Mississippi

Population1,866
Coordinates32.5432000, -90.3092600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-90.309261, 32.543202)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.20
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.60 $7.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.63 $4.39 $8.79
Diesel $5.42 $5.14 $10.29

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 Flora and Jackson. The current time is 21:28:41.

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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.