How far is Holly Springs, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Holly Springs, MS to Jackson, MS is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.82 mi
01h 43m
Flight
69 mi
111.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69 mi
Kilometers
111.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.82 mi
Kilometers
136.5 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, May 31, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Holly Springs
Sun, May 31, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Springs
2026-05-31T01:58
Arrive Jackson
Sun, May 31, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Springs
9:30 PM CDT
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
Georgetown
MS

Town in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States

From Holly Springs
41.8 mi
00h 51m
To Jackson
43 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Springs Road

    3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John Dunaway Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · John Dunaway Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road

    2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left

    18.1 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elliot Street

    105 m · 22 sec · Elliot Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    29 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Thomas E Jolly Drive

    1.6 km · 3 min · Thomas E Jolly Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto MS 27

    69 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    35.7 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on South State Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South State Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Springs 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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
20 mi · 24%
South State Street
3.08 mi · 4%
MS 27
2.64 mi · 3%
John Dunaway Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Thomas E Jolly Drive
0.98 mi · 1%
Holly Springs Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

35.7 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
00h 51m from Holly Springs
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holly Springs and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Springs to Jackson?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Holly Springs and 43 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holly Springs and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Brookhaven

42 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

McComb

74 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 69 mi (111.04 km).

Holly Springs

#1 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population7,684
Coordinates31.3157300, -89.9778600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Holly Springs Road (-89.977891, 31.315732)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.65
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.32 $22.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.73 $25.47
Premium $4.63 $13.83 $27.66
Diesel $5.42 $16.19 $32.38

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Springs and Jackson. The current time is 01:58:52.

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.