How far is Indianola, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Indianola, MS to Jackson, MS is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 40m.
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
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City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianola and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianola and Jackson.
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Start on Lee Street
23 m · 5 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Alexander Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · Alexander Avenue
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Turn right onto Westside Avenue
1360 ft · 49 sec · Westside Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
45.4 mi · 54 min · North Martin Luther King Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson
2791 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard
38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
743 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto West Capitol Street
1032 ft · 22 sec · West Capitol Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Capitol Street
4 mi · 7 min · West Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
15 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
738 ft · 15 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South West Street
3 m · 1 sec · South West Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South West Street
118 m · 15 sec · South West Street
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Turn right 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 Indianola and Jackson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Martin Luther King Drive
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
45.4 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Indianola and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianola to Jackson?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Yazoo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Indianola and 52.4 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.25 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indianola and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Yazoo City
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 Yazoo City.
Yazoo City
Union Station
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Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianola and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 84.16 mi (135.44 km).
#1 Indianola
City in Mississippi
| Population | 8,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.4509500, -90.6550900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.25 | $26.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.95 | $37.91 |
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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