How far is Hillsboro, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, MS to Jackson, MS is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.33 mi
00h 55m
Flight
40.82 mi
65.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.82 mi
Kilometers
65.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.33 mi
Kilometers
87.44 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, Nov 7, 5:26 PM CST
Return by in Hillsboro
Sat, Nov 7, 6:22 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-11-07T16:31
Arrive Jackson
Sat, Nov 7, 5:26 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Pelahatchie
MS

Town of the United States

From Hillsboro
27 mi
00h 27m
To Jackson
27.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsboro-Ludlow Road

    129 m · 24 sec · Hillsboro-Ludlow Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Jackson Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Jackson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North State Highway 35

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 35

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodland Drive North

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Woodland Drive North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodland Drive North
45.6 mi · 84%
North State Highway 35
4.83 mi · 9%
Old Jackson Road
1.69 mi · 3%
South State Street
1.26 mi · 2%
US 51 North
0.29 mi · 1%
East Pearl Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodland Drive North

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelahatchie
00h 27m from Hillsboro
Leave By
4:38 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro to Jackson?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Pelahatchie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Hillsboro and 27.3 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hillsboro and Partly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Pelahatchie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pelahatchie, 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 Pelahatchie.

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Union Station

37 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

75 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Laurel station

94 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 40.82 mi (65.7 km).

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#1 Hillsboro

Hillsboro is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4593100, -89.5114600
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Hillsboro Road (-89.511417, 32.458957)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.20 $8.06 $16.13
Premium $4.59 $8.81 $17.63
Diesel $5.78 $11.09 $22.18

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Jackson. The current time is 16:31:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.