How far is Jackson, MS from Ackerman, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Ackerman, MS is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
108.57 mi
02h 11m
Flight
91.3 mi
146.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.3 mi
Kilometers
146.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.57 mi
Kilometers
174.72 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ackerman
Wed, Apr 15, 4:48 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, Apr 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-15T14:37
Arrive Ackerman
Wed, Apr 15, 4:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Jackson
54.3 mi
01h 05m
To Ackerman
54.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lamar Street

    115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street

    2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street

    16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

    813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    13.1 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue

    1148 ft · 34 sec · West Main Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Louisville Street

    35 m · 5 sec · South Louisville Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Louisville Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Ackerman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi · 73%
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 12%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 2%
East Capitol Street
0.33 mi
West Main Avenue
0.22 mi
Old Canton Road
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
01h 05m from Jackson
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Ackerman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Ackerman?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Jackson and 54.2 miles from Ackerman.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Ackerman.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

96 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

104 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Ackerman. Straight-line distance: 91.3 mi (146.94 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Ackerman

#2 Ackerman

Town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA

Population1,419
Coordinates33.3101200, -89.1728400
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Ackerman (-89.17284, 33.31012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $14.50
Round trip
$29.01
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.50 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.31 $32.62
Premium $4.63 $17.71 $35.43
Diesel $5.42 $20.74 $41.48

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Ackerman. The current time is 14:37:06.

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.