How far is Forest, MS from Jackson, MS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest and Jackson is 41.73 miles (67.16 km).
Flight distance from Forest, MS to Jackson, MS is 41.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest, Mississippi to Jackson, Mississippi is: 46.81 miles (75.33 km) by car.
Driving from Forest to Jackson will take approximately 00 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Forest
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5483 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°21'53"N 89°28'27"W |
| Latitude | 32.3645900 |
| Longitude | -89.4742300 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. It is located on the Pearl River in western Mississippi. Jackson is known for its many civil rights landmarks, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mississippi State Capitol and the Museum of Mississippi History.
| Population | 157821 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°17'56"N 90°11'5"W |
| Latitude | 32.2987600 |
| Longitude | -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Jackson: East Pearl Street (-90.184815,32.298733)
Estimated Travel Time Between Forest and Jackson
The distance between Forest and Jackson is 75 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 50 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Forest and Jackson. The current time is 17:21:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.25 liters (1.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest and Jackson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest to Jackson is $4.97 (diesel $6.62).
Mississippi gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.01 | $3.4 | $3.76 | $4.01 |
| Total | $4.97 | $5.62 | $6.22 | $6.62 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Mississippi ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.008 (Diesel $4.009) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest and Jackson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
